Accountant

Job Description

A trusted finance partner and principal member of the finance team. Support finance team to lead company accounting, financial planning and provide analytical support to the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• A trusted finance partner and member of the plant team in all areas, driving process and cost discipline, efficiencies, and providing finance and economic analysis and support.
• Accurate and timely month-end closing, including execution of plant accounting and internal control procedures.
• Be the finance business partner and support cost center owners on review monthly spend and managing the cost against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Resolve accounts payable issues and ensure our vendors are paid within terms.  Escalate problems and improve the processes.
• Collaborating with capital finance on implement CAPEX vs OPEX policy and ensure the accuracy of accounting
• Assist in special projects and information requests, ad hoc financial planning, and analytics
• Support the internal audit, legal, and tax functional areas for accounting related issues.
• Support controlling manager to ensure effectiveness of internal / SOX controls and coordinate internal auditing at plant level.
• Provide proper documentation and backup material for journal entries in accordance with our internal standards.
• Identify needed areas of improvement and escalate issues.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with government requirements and Albemarle Accounting and Internal Control Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with the Australian finance and operational team to meet departmental goals efficiently and to a high standard.

Work Experience / Technical Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with financial analysis, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting in a manufacturing company.
• Experience with SAP systems at a multinational company.
• Some familiarity with financial accounting within an advanced SAP system required.
• High level accounting and US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in identifying process flows and optimization.
• Advanced written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrating global collaboration across cultures and meeting/exceeding expectations working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work as part of a team that includes multiple functional areas across the globe.
• Highest standards of accuracy, precision, organization and attention to detail.
• Breadth and capacity to take on other finance roles over time.
• Must be self-motivated.

Education / Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or Accounting is required.
• Chartered Accountant or similar certification a plus.