We are currently recruiting an experienced Cost Analyst to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing accounting guidance and support for various complex assembly inventory and variance accounting issues
- Managing a staff of third-party professional employees, both on shore and off shore
- Deciding on questions relating to the reconciliation of inventory balances and the categorization of production variances including from standard by type
- Participating in the establishment and review of productive standards for material, labor and burden each time new standards are established (usually annually)
- Monitoring the activities of production control during physical inventories of assembly plants roughly taken once every two years
- Designing and reviewing all non-inventory and assembly inventory manual journal entries prepared by office and plant staffs following the policies and procedures
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts involved in accordance with established policies and procedures for such reconciliations
- Tracking of compliance and internal control design
- Active involvement in the preparation of financial statements
- Leadership nature of the positions requires interactions with (1) senior manufacturing operations management, (2) senior representatives from Finance, Tax, Production Control and Purchasing, and (3) internal, external and auditors
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CPA
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, including public accounting or private industry accounting
- Knowledge of SAP structures and programs
- Knowledge of IFRS structures and programs
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) is a plus.
- Master's degree in Accountancy or Finance
- Experience in audit, SOX, and internal controls
- Solid leadership experience managing projects, leading cross-functional teams and accountability for getting things done
- Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to translate complex accounting processes to non-accounting business partners
- Ability to work independently and to adapt to on-demand projects as they arise
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in working style to effectively manage change
- Practical application and use of IFRS including demonstrated ability to research and document technical accounting issues and resolutions
- Knowledgeable of SAP, inventory systems, Accounts payable and payroll
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Cost-sharing medical & dental benefits after 30 days
- 401K plan after 90 days
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates
