Ref: HP704-272

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Position Summary:

Functions as a business support person to the plant and financial management team. Responsible for plant level costs and control including cost accounting, bill of material audits and cost analysis, supports month-end close and special projects as requested.

Works closely with manufacturing to understand issues and how they impact the financial results as well as educate/inform department(s) on cost drivers and variances. Also act as liaison with corporate financial staff, as required

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Interact with Production Control to ensure Bills of Materials (BOM) are accurate and up to date. Review and audit BOM’s to ensure they reflect the latest manufacturing practices.

• Analyze actual labor, material, and overhead cost against Standard/Budget. Research and explain variances. Report this information monthly or as needed.

• Work with the finance department to implement and apply cost accounting policies and procedures as they are derived.

• Support Controller’s efforts for implementing and maintaining internal controls for operations, sales, engineering, and finance.

• Development of new labor and overhead rates, budget, and forecasts.

• Perform ad hoc product/plant cost analysis to support the operations.

• Additional responsibilities per management.

Requirements

Experience / Education:

• 1-3 years in a cost accounting position in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing departments/staff/activities, cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis.
• B.S. in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

Other Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to support a cross-functional plant management team.
• Proven ability to prioritize objectives and duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.
• High level of proficiency using PC spreadsheets (Excel preferred)

About the Company

Established in 1996, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrains Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!

Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:

Accounting, Finance & Banking Logistics & Customer Service Secretarial & Administration Human Resources & Recruitment Engineering & Construction IT/Telecom Marketing & PR Oil and Gas

The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.

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