Cost Accountant

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Responsibilities:

• Preparation and analysis of internal financial statements including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Analyzes actual results against prior year, forecasts and budgets.
• Prepares monthly internal financial reports for distribution by department / cost center that show month and YTD actual performance vs. budget and prior year.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; timely monthly reconciliation of accounts.
• Responsible for financial oversight of all internal orders in the system. This includes capital projects and tooling / engineering orders. Ensures the timely billing to the customer for tooling / engineering orders, and records journal entries to recognize the costs as appropriate (following the matching principle).
• Coordinates the capitalization of fixed assets when assets are placed into service and records depreciation expense as appropriate.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Prepares and reviews various types of project analysis (Appropriations Requests, financial models, other ad-hoc analysis).
• Assists with year-end external audit and periodic internal audits.
• Assists in cost accounting and other special accounting projects.
• Assists with the preparation and performance of the physical inventory count and reconciliation.

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with a minimum 8 years PQE (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing organisation preferably medical device.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet and establish deadlines.
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills with a can-do attitude, capable of building strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Commercial mindset & strategic thinker
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 QMSR requirements an advantage

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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