AMBITION

Senior Accountant

Supports management accounting and financial operations of the US Cement terminal distribution network by ensuring compliance to internal controls, preparing the annual budget, analyzing monthly results, and supporting the operations team to deliver financial targets. Works closely with terminal managers, logistics management, plant controllers and finance management to develop, implement and coordinate accounting policies and practices to satisfy Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls.

Ensure compliance to established SOX internal controls for inventory and fixed asset processes at 80+ cement terminal locations. This will include rolling out standardized templates, training personnel on procedures and performing onsite process audits. Provides accurate and timely reporting of actual performance versus forecast and budget to management team. Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports, presenting findings, analyses and recommendations.

Performs profitability reporting by terminal and source plant including detailed analysis of freight expenses. Assists Distribution Management with preparation of capital expenditure proposals. Monitors active projects for progress to ensure timely closure and capitalization. Travels to terminal sites for audits of fixed assets. Performs the month end general accounting close for supported entities. Prepares journal entries. Includes review of account reconciliations for all appropriate balance sheet accounts.

Determines and improves financial status by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results including payroll, third-party services, and maintenance activities. Review and analyze regional financial results and identify areas for improvement. Assist in all Financial Planning activities with respect to monthly 18-month rolling forecast and Mid-Term plan. Analyze financial plan data to identify potential risks/opportunities and present findings along with proposed actions to senior management for review and decision making.

Assist in the development of risk maps and functional plans. Assist in the preparation of monthly reports to regional management Analyze complex financial scenarios to provide detailed insight into business drivers and potential value creation opportunities; this may require gathering and interpreting of marketing, logistics, manufacturing, and system (SAP) data. Represent finance on cross functional/regional projects and initiatives. Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP.

Ensure adherence to corporate policies, and regulatory compliance requirements. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree Field of Study Preferred :
Accountancy or Finance Required

Work Experience:

3-5 years of relevant experience Required Training/

Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree desired, MBA/CPA/CFA/CMA a plus Required Computer and Software

Skills:

MS Office, Google suite, ERP Travel Requirements: 30%

Additional Requirements:

Strong decision-making and analytical skills Self-starting, flexible and responsive; able to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks/assignments within specified deadlines Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, as well as internal and external customers Effective planning and organizational skills (balancing multiple tasks and assignments within specified deadlines including ability to articulate project status to supervisor, other team members and customers) Previous Financial Analysis experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Previous experience in Construction materials environment advantageous Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable. Strong computer skills,…