Senior Cost Accountant

My client in the Med Tech space in Swords have an immediate vacancy for a Senior Finance & Cost Accountant. This opportunity will report to the Finance Manager and is due to growth and increased production. Key tasks will include: *Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies *Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation, with appropriate accounting treatment for potential risk *Margin variance analysis (including PPV, Production and Absorption variances) *Monitor variances to standard cost and investigate significant differences *Participate in other monthly close activities in area of responsibility *Calculate standard costing of products in SAP, including reviewing appropriate update of BOMs, Routings, etc. as necessary *Drive consistency and standardization of cost accounting in line with Corporate Policies *Finance lead on process improvement projects related to costing of materials The ideal candidate will be: *A Qualified Accountant- ACA, ACCA, CIMA *Minimum of 3 years + experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment *Cost Accounting experience For more information contact #RW-2 Skills: 'US GAAP' 'Variance analysis' 'Standard Costing'