Costing & Inventory AccountantPosition OverviewAs a Plant Cost Accounting Accountant in a shared services environment, you will be responsible for accounting aspects of costing and inventory for multiple plant locations.ResponsibilitiesCost Accounting:▪ Deal with all inventories and cost related manual adjustment▪ Ensures calculation and review of relevant accruals and reserves, such as obsolete and slow-moving inventory, freight, and other related accruals.▪ Perform period end close – absorption accounting, PPV capitalization, variance analysis.▪ Deal with the month-end close process, ensuring all account reconciliations are performed.▪ Collaborate with finance teams at each plant location to ensure consistent costing practices and policies.▪ Support internal and external audits and compliance to accounting standards.▪ Identify areas for process improvement in a shared services environment and develop and implement solutions.▪ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.▪ Stay updated on industry best practices and technological advancements in cost accounting within a shared services model.Qualifications▪ Fully qualified Cost Accountant with 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in accounting for manufacturing locations or have auditing experience in Big Four audit firm.▪ Proven experience as plant accountant, cost accounting and inventory management, preferably within a shared services or multi-plant environment.▪ Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation methods, and financial analysis.▪ Experience working with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.▪ Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.▪ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.▪ Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced shared services environment.▪ Proficient with English and Korean both listening and speaking
