Cost Accountant

This client, a Global supplier of paints, coatings and specialty materials is currently requiring a Cost Accountant to join their office in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne on a maternity leave basis for 9 months plus.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;
* Supporting the finance and operations functions, providing analysis of Operation's expenses, KPIs, purchase price variances, production variances.
* Controlling the financial processes of the Inventory Management System to ensure accurate, timely and reconciled inventory balances and movements in the General Ledger.
* Development of the annual Operations Budget, forecasts and strategic plan in conjunction with management.
* Managing the annual/quarterly recosting process, including inputs and assumptions from the Purchasing, Technical and Production personnel, to accurately update Inventory standard costs.
* Controlling the maintenance and operation of the ERP Cost System to ensure accurate and timely manufacturing/costing information for users.
* Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Manufacture, Supply chain, Business and other Finance personnel.

To secure this role you will be tertiary qualified in accounting/ business, with preferred post grad qualifications in CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent. Experience with SAP is highly preferred. You will have at least 5 years of accounting experience (preferably in a large corporate multi-site manufacturer), with strong analytical abilities, strong Microsoft skills and excellent communication skills.

Please apply online in Word format only or call Dale Rawlinson from Programmed Professionals on 9271 6304 for more details.