Cost Accountant - Gent, België - Eastman

Eastman

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Cost Accountant:

Within the EMEA Finance Organization we currently have a fulltime vacancy in Ghent-South, Belgium for a
Cost Accountant.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for controlling the material ledger for the Ghent products within the inventories of own entity as well as these materials sold to other Eastman entities and materials imported from other entities and sold through the Ghent entity.

By routinely checking SAP transactions, incorrect cost allocations and large variances in actual costing of materials are avoided.

This is achieved by target setting in SAP for material and activity prices and delivering accurate and timely financial information to various departments at the Ghent site, the Corporate Cost Organization in Kingsport, USA and the Business.

The Cost Accountant reports to the Operations controller EMEA, has strong connections with the Corporate Cost Team, regional (Cost) Accountants and various departments in Ghent.

Responsibilities and duties of the Cost Accountant:

Monthly closing and reporting:

Verify costs are categorized properly and activity levels are reasonable
Ensure cost center costs are properly allocated to product or other cost centers
Ensure material ledger cost is accurate
Process any necessary journal entries
Review production postings and inventory adjustments

Inventory accuracy:

Coordination of physical inventory counts
Participation in bimonthly rework count & annual physical inventory count
Ensure accuracy of cost units. Process cost estimates and standard cost updates as needed
Review and monitoring of inventory procedures
Ensure accuracy of Expired Excess Obsolete Aged stock and maintain approval evidence
Reporting activities related to inventory accounting
Focal point for internal and external audits

Annual Cost Structure Planning:

Check/Maintain accuracy of conversion cost, product quantities, BOM's, routings
Explain variances in mfg cost budgets to MFG & Finance leadership

Site Leadership Support:

Provide relevant, accurate & timely cost analysis and reporting to site leadership
Support cost improvement initiatives
Be the Trust Business Advisor

Manufacturing cost processes:

Continuously seek out for system and process improvements

Compliance with Corporate policies and procedures:

Ensure adherence to compliance requirements
Educate manufacturing and business personnel on compliance requirements

What Eastman expects from you as Cost Accountant?:

Bachelor/university level degree in accounting;
Relevant accounting experience in a multinational company;
Fluent in Dutch and English both oral and written;
Good verbal and written communication skills;
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and preferred knowledge of SAP (FI/CO);
Organized to stay on top of significant amount of data and requests for reports/tasks

Demonstrated by:
able to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, complete tasks, quality output;

Working effectively in a team environment;
Individuals should be selfmotivated and have the initiative to resolve problems with minimum supervision;

Why choose Eastman?:

Permanent daytime employment in chemistry in a production environment where safety, quality and environment are important.
High remuneration in line with the chemical industry and a nice benefits package meal and eco vouchers, internet allowance and bicycle lease plan.
Attractive leave scheme. In addition to the 20 statutory days, you are entitled to a further 18 days of working time reduction and seniority days.
We offer you a package of collective insurances, top in the market: hospitalization insurance, ambulatory insurance, pension plan, private accident insurance...
Exciting, innovative environment where growing, learning and taking initiative are encouraged.
A dynamic, internationally oriented multinational company with an open culture and collegial atmosphere.
Enthusiastic and experienced team that shares a drive for chemistry and engineering
An onboarding day and training plan to be proud of.
Enjoy the company restaurant.
Experience a company that values worklife balance, offering afterwork drinks, team events, and celebrations for special occasions like Easter, Saint Nicholas and Christmas.

Interested?:

For further information about this position please contact Carla Thijs,

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.