Inventory Accountant

Job Purpose The primary purpose of the Inventory/Management Accountant role is to support the Finance Senior Manager in the proper budgeting, management, and control of all management accounting activities through the site, and completing same in a timely, compliant, and accurate manner. Keys areas of responsibility will include Sales & COGs Monthly Variance analysis review, Inventory Reconciliation and Management of Standard Costing Model using ABC principles. Primary tasks and responsibilities: Manage the timely preparation and issuance of performance reports to the Senior Manager, Finance including monthly management accounts, annual budget & rolling forecasts, departmental/company KPIs and updating its Balanced Score Card (BSC). Managing the Product Standard costs using an Activity Based Costing system and developing the internal costing systems to better analyse contribution margin analysis and provision of accurate information to company management of CoGs. Management of CoGs variances (Material usage variance, purchase price variance, overhead absorption variance) and preparation of quarterly updates for presentation and discussion to the site Operations team. Provide assistance as required to year-end financial statements and agreement of consolidated figures with group companies, liaising as needed with the Group Head Office and external auditors. Providing timely and accurate management information for decision-making as required, relating to costing and pricing for commercial products and services. Ongoing review of administrative systems and methods to improve productivity and efficiency, while maintaining high standards of compliance to the required financial standards (Internationally accepted and Corporate). Liaising with and assisting the Group Finance function in Helsinn Healthcare, as required, to ensure orderly and compliant corporate financial management, and assist as required on the roll-out of new IT-based tools and applications in the department. Deputising for the Senior Manager, Finance where necessary. Other duties or projects as may be defined from time to time. Qualifications: Qualified Management Accountant with 5 years post-qualified experience. Experience/Skills: Applied management accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is a must. Skilled in accounting for manufacturing and analysis of manufacturing (CoGs) variant analysis. Skilled in Activity Based Costings. Experience in managing month-end close. Excellent business acumen including report writing, presentations, verbal and non-verbal communication and project management. Skills: Variance Analysis Standard Costing Activity-Based Costing Accounting management Cost Accounting Manufacturing Accounting CoG Benefits: Flexitime Work From Home Health Insurance Pension Scheme Performance Bonus Car Parking Subsidized Canteen