General Ledger Accountant - International Operations

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our finance team and support the accounting of our International Operations. This role will focus on ensuring the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions across our global manufacturing sites and supply chain operations. The GL Accountant will be integral to the month-end close process, intercompany reconciliations, cost accounting, and supporting the preparation of financial statements including the variance analysis. This role requires strong accounting expertise, particularly in manufacturing and supply chain operations, with the ability to manage complexities across multiple countries and currencies.

• General Ledger Accounting:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts for international manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Process and post journal entries related to manufacturing costs, inventory movements, production variances, freight and logistics, and other supply chain-related transactions.
• Month-End Close & Reporting:
  • Lead the month-end close for international operations, including manufacturing plants and supply chain units, ensuring all financial activities are accurately captured, reconciled, and reported.
  • Prepare and review month-end journal entries, such as those related to work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, raw materials, labor costs, overhead, and inventory adjustments.
• Cost Accounting:
  • Support the analysis and reconciliation of manufacturing costs, including direct labor, direct materials, overhead, and variance analysis between standard and actual costs.
  • Ensure proper allocation of costs across different manufacturing sites and supply chain operations, maintaining accuracy in the GL.
• Inventory Management & Reconciliation:
  • Oversee inventory accounting for international manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate reporting of inventory balances and cost of goods sold (COGS).
  • Reconcile inventory discrepancies between physical counts and accounting records, investigating any discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of stock movements, including the recording of inventory adjustments, stock transfers, and write-offs.
• Intercompany Accounting:
  • Ensure the accurate reconciliation of intercompany transactions, including manufacturing and supply chain-related intercompany sales, inventory transfers, and cost allocations across subsidiaries.
  • Assist in the preparation of intercompany elimination entries for consolidated financial statements.
• Manufacturing Cost Controls & Process Improvements:
  • Support the identification of cost-saving opportunities and process improvements in the supply chain and manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to improve cost visibility, standard costing, and financial controls related to manufacturing and logistics activities.
• Consolidation & Financial Statement Preparation:
  • Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring the accurate consolidation of international operations and intercompany eliminations.
  • Coordinate with local finance teams and manufacturing sites to ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, or other relevant frameworks).
• Audit Support:
  • Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits related to supply chain and manufacturing financial operations.
  • Address any audit findings or recommendations, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Compliance & Regulatory Reporting:
  • Ensure that international operations comply with local tax and accounting regulations related to manufacturing and supply chain activities, including VAT/GST, customs duties, and transfer pricing.
  • Work with the tax team to ensure proper documentation and reporting of customs, excise taxes, and other regulatory requirements.