Cost Analyst

Company Description

About Avery Dennison Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

We have an immediate need for a Cost Accountant Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. You will support the Avery Dennison Smartrac business in multiple systems, including Oracle Fusion and Oracle R12. You will be responsible for booking journal entries and completing account reconciliations, as well as aligning with SOX requirements by providing needed information and supervising several SOX controls, while performing a business partner role to our operations and commercial teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Engineering, at least 5 years of cost accounting experience with manufacturing accounting in their background; strong skills in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; the ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and composure; strict attention to detail; and excellent verbal and written communication techniques.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Calculation of the cost of services produced and goods sold according to the expense centers within the framework of monthly cost accounting accounts,

• Analyzing the budget targets from the departments and preparing the monthly and annual company budget,

• Calculating the deviations between the monthly actual and standard costs and following the budget throughout the year, determining the development areas and making and presenting changes in coordination with the relevant units when necessary,

• To support the monthly activity report to be submitted to the top management, to make budget-actual comparative reports and to take an active role in process improvement,

• Monthly analysis of all stock movements, plan - actual analysis and stock analysis with Purchasing - Warehouse,

• To drive the Inventory Reserve control, and align actions with supply chain, operations, quality and commercial teams.

• Checking stock records, reporting deficiencies and taking necessary actions for correction,

• To be able to make cost and profitability analysis according to new projects,

• Checking the stock records before the closing of the month and on a weekly basis,

• Trial balance control, control and follow-up of expense centers,

• Track of all the fixed assets in partnership with the Shared Service Organization, ensuring we meet US-GAAP and Local GAAP requirements.

• Calculation of depreciation, non-working expenses and loss of accounting records

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Has 5+ Years of Experience in the Manufacturing Industry

• Proficient in English for meetings with the global team - constant contact with employees from different countries

• Has 5+ Years of Experience in the Manufacturing Industry

• Graduated from Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering and equivalent departments

• Strong knowledge about Costing and Pricing

• Should have knowledge about standard costing.

• Knowledge of Inventory Management systems

• To drive Productivity Improvement and Savings projects - - Work closely with the production and supply chain team

• Should be able to perform Consumption/Expenses/Guarantee/Stock and various Analysis reports.

• Directing projects according to Business requirements

• Comply with Corporate Reporting timelines

• Information about Local and GAAP Accounting

• Strong Excel / Google Sheet Skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We offer:

• Attractive salary package 

• Workplace & work hours flexibility

• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program 

• International environment 

• A growing team with good spirit!