Senior Financial Accountant

Description:

• Oversee inventory financial management in accordance with company guidelines
• Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximise efficiency and accuracy of inventory on hand and cost of goods sold
• Ownership of cost of goods recognition in line with company accounting policy
• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct amount and value of items are recorded in stock accurately in the general ledger
• Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts
• Review documentation and monitor product codes to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records
• Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform supply chain and quality control
• Generate financial inventory reports including product profitability; review reports monthly with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare intercompany invoicing for Global Group
• Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide a highly accountable level of customer service to all stakeholders
• Month end reporting
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts regularly
• Provide insights to the wider finance team and business
   

Ideal Background
 

• Previous cost accounting or inventory experience in a manufacturing or retail industry
• Ability to effectively communicate with non-finance staff, including supply chain, logistics and warehouse
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and forward thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent working knowledge of computer software including Excel/GSheet and other production / costing software and ERP systems (Netsuite experience a bonus)
• Relevant Accounting/Business or Finance degree