Cost Accountant
- Recruiter
- Capital Markets Executive Search
- Location
- Galway
- Posted
- 27 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 27 Apr 2017
- Job role
- Accountant
Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities: Financial control and management of manufacturing business units, including revenue, costs, inventory and headcount Continuous investigation and explanation of financial results for business units in area of responsibility Support business unit leaders in understanding product costs and driving improvement in product margins Manage financial control and reporting of inventory in conjunction with Supply Chain function, including accounting, valuation, and obsolescence management Provide input and financial support to cross-functional task teams in achieving site objectives Prepare costing analysis in support of new products, or new business proposals Prepare and present information for the site budgeting process Preparation and presentation of monthly reports within agreed deadlines Prepare quarterly forecasts for business units in area of responsibility Provide financial justification for proposed capital expenditure Review the reconciliation and maintenance of key balance sheet control accounts Contribute to the continuous improvement of the efficiency and contribution of the Finance function Provide support to other business units/staff in the implementation of ERP systems, or other business priorities as required Preparation of ad-hoc analysis and support of other business projects as required Key Requirements: Fully Qualified Accountant 3 to 5 years hands-on management accounting experience in a complex and fast moving manufacturing environment Must have knowledge and experience of management accounting systems, and be capable of effectively interfacing with various levels and functions within the organisation Strong Excel skills are necessary, and knowledge of Oracle Financial systems an advantage Strong interpersonal and communication skills are pre-requisite for this position Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks