Snr. Management Accountant

Snr. Management Accountant - Cootehill - Co Cavan 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Our client is now seeking an ambitious and experienced Snr Management Accountant to join their team in Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Primary Function/Goals/Objectives The Management Accountant is responsible for consulting any SOPs for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP. Housekeeping is a critical function of all jobs and the Management Accountant is expected to ensure all housekeeping activities in their work area are observed and carried out appropriately.It is important they are in adherence to the Housekeeping SOP. It is important thatGMPis a main priority in any operation carried out in this job function. Ensure month end reporting is carried out efficiently and as timely as possible. Ensureaccountingpractices are in compliance with Company Policy and regulatory policies. Provide financial support to other departments to assist in goal achievements. Monitor inventory accuracy/physical inventory/monthly cycle counts. Maintain and ensure activity-based analysis (ABC) forcycle countingis updated. Assist in internal andexternal audits/Sox. Manage and co-ordinate raw materials packing reports. Carry out other assignments/projects as directed by the Financial Controller. The job function will change where update procedures toGMP, EHS, Technical / New equipment, Quality procedures and SOPs are made. Liaise with Hub/Shared servicesto ensure accuracy of tasks completed. Please note that this position is a 18 month Fixed Term Contract. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Analyse material usage for variances relating to Raw Materials, Powder and Packing materials. Work with operations teams to review usage variances and corrective actions to improve data accuracy as required. Participate in process improvement teams relating to material usage control and LEAN to drive greater data accuracy and reporting and reduce cost of production. Assist in preparing plans/LBEs quarterly/yearly and load to external systems and tie out to local records. Ensure relevant monthlyreconciliationsare prepared and approved. Providefinancesupport to site in relation to projects, new products etc. Provide detailedBOM analysisfor new product launches. Provide full costing analysis for plant expansion opportunities or other RCEs for the site. Track cost changes and scenario differences throughout RCE approval cycle as requested. S&OP review and absorption projections for LBEs. Ownershipof standard cost setting processes and calculation including milk and protein analysis, integration of overheads and development of monthly absorption for plan, and reconciliation to in batch system. Responsible for completion of SCOP, standard to standard and actual to actual analysis, product cost change analysis. FinanceRepresentative for Pier Process, Work withProject Managerson Trialcost estimates, recharging and tracking costs. FinanceRepresentative on NPI (New Product Intro) Team. Work with Operations and Technical Teams onestimatingcost improvementopportunities. Coordinate and provide data for Internal & External Auditors. Annual Physical Stock-take Co-ordination and Reconciliation for the Site and offsite warehouses. Month end analysis of OCNIS, Distressed Inventory, Overtime/Payroll, Tech Centre costs. Month end journals including MUV, CIP and transfer journal and others as required. Complete month end schedules such as CSO Payroll, MBR, Overtime, CAR reporting. Prepare performance statements and conductvariance analysiswith controller. Load results to external systems. EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Third level relevant qualification Accountancyqualification required with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA designation. 5 years of experience in manufacturing industry. 3 years of experience in acost accountingposition. Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solving skillsrequired. Formoreinformation,pleasecontact #LI-JM10 Skills: Accounting Management manufacturing