Cost Accountant

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Job Description

As a fully qualified accountant with experience as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing environment, you will report to the sr. cost controller. As part of the finance team, your main responsibilities will be maintaining the standard costing system for our performance tapes, personal care and medical operations. This will include inventory accounting, analyzing product data, assuring it is recorded accurately and updated on a timely basis. The cost accountant will play a key role during month and quarter end close processes, working closely with the Avery Dennison Performance Tapes finance team and operations & supply chain. Another critical responsibility is to cost new products in conjunction with R&D, Marketing and Operations. Important in the role is to challenge the operational inputs in order to optimize costing and productivity. And to launch initiatives for process and efficiency improvements in costing.

**Responsibilities**:

- Inventory control - to ensure all materials and packaging are accurately recorded in ERP (quantity and costs)
- Developing and setting the standard cost for all products on an annual basis.
- Regularly reviewing and updating BOMs, including labour and overhead costs.
- Responsible for ensuring inventory is counted on a regular basis and variances/write offs are fully investigated.
- Work closely with the quality department in relation to quality rejected and expired material.
- Ensure all scrap and product losses are accurately reported and liaise with operations to minimize such wastage.
- Work with the local R&D, Marketing & Operations teams on new product developments. Make the process more efficient.
- Assist in the development and enhancement of the site’s ERP system.
- Support in the preparation of monthly and year end management accounts.
- Assist with the external audit where necessary.

Qualifications
- Bachelor in Finance & Accounting. Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA)
- A minimum of 3 years experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Excellent computer literacy including advanced excel knowledge and ERP system experience. Previous use of MFG Pro/QAD is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Challenge inputs to get to accurate results.
- Experience working in a global environment with a proven ability to work with professionals of different cultural backgrounds, professions and levels.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills with the ability to articulate and present complex concepts in a straightforward manner.
- Proactive and independent self-starter, ability to work under pressure and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.

Additional Information
**AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK**:
We not only embrace changewe drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

- Workplace Flexibility
- Structured learning and development
- Mentoring program
- Competitive total rewards

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