Inventory & Cost Accounting

ROLE DEFINITION:

Finance Specialist – Inventory Accounting ensures accurate accounting records for receipts, disbursements, and other accounting transactions. Performs a variety of clerical and entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records. 

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Ensure timely & qualitative performance of month-end and during the month activities related to Inventory & Cost Accounting and Reporting –Plant Closing, Inventory Valuation, Pre & Post Close Analysis, Inventory General Ledgers & Transfer Profit Reconciliations, ad-hoc business queries etc.,

• Should work towards becoming a Subject Matter Expert and provide necessary support to the team.

• Provide required support to Regional Business Analysts / Finance Managers / Controllers as and when required.

• Provide support in timely preparation of Metrics, Dashboards, KPIs for reporting to Management.

• Drive Process improvements and keeping SOP documentation up to date.

• Ensure adherence to all applicable Internal Controls (SOX & Non-SOX) and provide necessary support for smooth completion of Internal & External Audits.

• Provide best-of-the-best service to client and ensure Customer delight.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Semi / Qualified Cost Accountants with 1 to 4 years of relevant experience in Cost Accounting area along with exposure to SAP MM.
• Experience in the following areas would be preferred:
• Manufacturing Accounting
• Inventory Accounting
• Product Costing & Pricing
• Exposure to ERP environment for a period of 1 year preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and requirements.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and have a strong understanding of business process and systems.
• Well organized & time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams spread over different countries, centers and time zones.
• Must possess strong & effective written and verbal communication & presentation skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• General Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (or) 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Should be comfortable to work in APAC (5 AM to 2 PM) or EMEA Shift (11.30 AM to 8.30 PM) or US Shift (5.30 PM to 2.30 AM) during month end closing for 3 to 5 days.
• Should be comfortable to work in Hybrid work environment (3 days from office, 2 days remote).