Plant Controller

Site Controller providing financial leadership and governance across manufacturing operations with responsibility for site performance reporting monthend close and cost control. Partners closely with plant management Global Supply Chain Finance and regional leadership to drive productivity improvements capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitoring and analyzing daily reporting

• Ensuring the timely and accurate closing of the books including inventory transactional accounting obsolescence and related reviews and reconciliations

• Assisting in the month end close by reviewing the Site P&L and Opportunity Cost report

• Supporting annual site budgeting and monthly forecast

• Financial validation of physical inventory counts and related activities

• Serve as the main point of contact for (GSC) HQ and the Region

• This position is accountable for the daily weekly and monthly preparation and analysis of reports for managements use in fiscal decision making

• Provides analytical support for Operational Excellence cost savings projects including Lean projects Six Sigma Capital Projects Kaizen Events and 5S projects

• Review support and follow up on capital projects

• Participation towards completion of monthly and ad hoc reporting and other related tasks and duties as directed or needed

Basic qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance or related field

• At least three years of relevant working experience

• Good knowledge of English

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office including Excel

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong emphasis on ability to take own initiatives being able to find your ways and work independently

Preferred qualifications

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment is preferred

• Previous experience with the budgeting process is preferred

• Previous working experience from an international company or from working abroad

• Experience with Oracle ERP and Smart View and Essbase reporting tools.

• Experience with business intelligence tools including Business Objects OBIEE or MicroStrategy

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• MBA CPA CIMA or other professional certification is preferred

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