Sr. Cost Accounting Manager

Description

• Cost Accounting Leadership: Lead and manage the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate costing of goods, inventory, and product lines.
• Inventory Accounting: Oversee inventory accounting processes, including tracking purchases, sales distribution, stock accounting, and international movements, ensuring proper valuation and reporting.
• COGS Management: Manage and analyze the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), ensuring accurate recording of costs related to production, distribution, and logistics.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination: Work closely with supply chain, product line, and logistics teams to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of costs related to inventory and distribution.
• Data Review & Analysis: Review and analyze financial and inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• ERP System Utilization: Ensure effective use of MS D365 (or other ERP systems) for recording and managing cost and inventory data, ensuring seamless integration with financial reporting processes.
• Compliance with US GAAP: Ensure that all cost accounting processes adhere to US GAAP standards, particularly in relation to inventory valuation, COGS, and financial reporting.
• Audit Support: Prepare and provide detailed documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in cost accounting procedures, inventory management, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) qualification required.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within the IT or ITES industry.
• Extensive experience in MS D365 or other ERP systems for inventory and cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with a focus on inventory accounting and supply chain processes.

• Advanced skills in Excel and financial data analysis.

• Experience in managing cost accounting for large, complex entities with international operations.
• Expertise in process improvements, particularly in cost accounting and supply chain management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to financial analysis.
• Ability to handle large volumes of data and identify trends and insights.
• Willingness and ability to pick up new stuff with good attitude

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