My client a leader in the Pharma sector has an urgent requirement for a Cost Accountant
To join their growing team. Super opportunity for the right candidate!
- Responsible for setting the standard cost for the product including costing over the long-range plan (3-5 years) and presentation to Senior Management.
- Ensure month-end reporting is carried out efficiently and in line with agreed timetable.
- Assist Controller in Plan/LBE (latest best estimate/forecast) preparation including submission of Profit and Loss and Balance sheet and all related analysis v Prior year and Prior LBE to Senior Management.
- Provide business analyst support to manufacturing departments to assist in goal achievements and cost reduction projects.
- Set out standard work processes, visual management boards and other lean processes within finance.
- Carry out other assignments/projects as directed by the Controller.
- Management of fixed assets including but not limited to tracking, reporting, physical inventory and controlling.
- Develop a schedule for internal audits and oversee completion of same to ensure compliance with policies & procedures.
- Review RCEs (request for capital expenditure) and project expense and report on a monthly basis. Monitor as per budget.
- Ensure Environmental Health & Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure to report any work-related injuries or illness to employee health and assist in the investigation.
- The job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical / New equipment, Quality procedures and SOP’s (standard operating procedures) are made.
For this position it will be necessary to bring:
- Ability to present to Executive Management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Capacity to work alone to understand and summarise financial data into high quality, accurate and usable summaries.
- Strong computer skills, especially MS Office. SAP a distinct advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Professional qualification in accountancy and/or degree in accounting.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- 2 to 4 years' experience in the manufacturing industry.
For more information, please send an up-to-date CV to [email protected]
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