Cost Accountant
Cpl Group
- Kilkenny
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide timely variance analysis reports to management through a suite of management reporting.
- Work with the various functions to identify, analyse and drive the implementation of significant cost reduction and operational efficiency improvement opportunities in the business.
- Support the implementation of the costing and financial systems in SAP including asset management and equipment spares management.
- Participate in the ongoing development of the cost and inventory accounting systems.
- Coach, advise, or train less-experienced cost analysis staff.
- Batchelors Degree in related discipline
- Qualified Accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA or similar accounting qualification
- Lean/Six Sigma qualifications a distinct advantage.
- Qualified, experienced accountant with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience with a proven track record of success ideally within the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
- Experience in a high-volume complex manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of ERP systems and a high level of computer literacy, ideal experience with SAP
- Exceptional data analysis skills.
- Strong product costing and cost management expertise is a must.
- Knowledge of multinational reporting and compliance issues.
- Ability to influence and advise business leaders on financial matters.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.