Cost & Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for precision, international finance, and delivering clarity across global operations? Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in cost control, foreign creditors, and inter-company accounting makes a measurable impact.

POSITION INFO:
A global leader in optical and healthcare innovation is seeking a skilled Cost & Management Accountant to support its finance function. In this role, you’ll help drive efficiency, inform strategic decisions, and ensure financial transparency across international operations.
 
As the Cost & Management Accountant, you will manage the full cycle of foreign and inter-company creditors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in documentation, payments, and reconciliations. Your work will be key to maintaining clean inter-company accounts, facilitating prompt foreign payments, and ensuring the correct recording of inventory and cost of sales. You’ll also play a critical role in upholding both local and international financial and tax standards.
 
As a Cost & Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and maintain robust cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Analyze cost variances and provide detailed management reports.
• Monitor operational and manufacturing costs, identifying opportunities for cost efficiency.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and performance reports.
• Participate in month-end closing activities, including inventory valuation.
• Conduct profitability analysis across products, services, and business units.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations to align financial data with business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

• BCom in Finance (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience, preferably in a multinational or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with foreign creditors, FX revaluations, and inter-company reconciliations
• Strong understanding of tax submissions and general ledger reconciliations
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and maintain compliance with financial policies