Cost Accountant

5 days ago

Galway, Ireland Supermacs Full time

Exciting new opportunity to join Supermac's at our Head Office We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist (Procurement & Supply Chain).

Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The position is full-time and may not be suitable for students.

It is based at the Head Office in Ballybrit, Galway, so candidates must either reside in the area or have plans to relocate soon.

We seek an experienced, detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our Finance team at the Supermac’s Group. This role supports the Financial Controller and Senior Management Team in making operational decisions based on accurate cost and margin information.

As the Cost Accountant, you will collect, analyse and report on costing/margin data. This includes preparing standard cost reports, monitoring inventory levels, cost comparisons, product costing analysis, tracking variances, and making recommendations on better costing/margin choices. You will also collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes.

If you have a strong finance background, an analytical mindset, and excellent problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply and join our fast-growing team. We’ll help you reach your career goals with a nurturing environment, industry-standard benefits, and abundant learning opportunities in the finance domain.

Objectives of this role:

- Develop strategies to reduce costs and study product pricing to ensure the best possible return on investment for the company.
- Prepare budgeting reports by collecting information and data points from various departments within the organisation.
- Investigate discrepancies in financial records and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conduct regular audits, interpret rules related to accounting practices, and ensure compliance with the standard regulations in Ireland.
- Examine costs of procurement and overall production costs to determine the most cost-efficient methods and make recommendations.
- Ensure accurate classification of expenses under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Research material costs to ensure the accuracy of the information in the company’s accounting system and recipes.
- Analyse all procurement costs, equipment, maintenance, SLAs, services, etc., and prepare periodic reports comparing available prices versus actual costs.
- Participate in physical inventory counts to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.
- Monitor the accumulation of all direct labour, overhead, and other production-related expenses.

Required skills and qualifications:

- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or commerce with a specialisation in accountancy.
- Relevant certifications like Cost Public Accountant (CPA) or Cost Management Accountant (CMA).
- 3+ years of experience post-qualification in the area of Cost Accountancy or Cost Analytics or an equivalent role.
- Proficiency in accounting software like Navision & SAP, and well-acquainted with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Exceptional ability to think critically and make decisions based on data analysis.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports with company stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines.
- Previous budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling experience.
- Passion for numbers and competence in assessing larger datasets.
- Aptitude for mathematics, statistics, and various cost analysis techniques.
- Unswerving critical, analytical, and interpretation capabilities.
- Willingness to work in a team or individually, as required.

We do not require the assistance of agencies for this role.

Only candidates currently living in Ireland and allowed to work here will be considered.

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