Senior Accountant

at  Fresenius Medical Care

Job Description _ Senior Accountant (Aust. MSC)
Revised 15 May 2024
Approved: Snr Finance Manager Aust MSC
Hatice Ersahin hatice.ersahin@freseniusmedicalcare.com
Approved: Human Resources Manager MSC
Martin Telling martin.telling@freseniusmedicalcare.com

JOB SUMMARY:

• Reporting to the Finance-in-charge (Senior Finance Manager), Production Area Asia Pacific, Manufacturing & Supply Chain (MSC).
• Accounting Operations Activity and Analysis: Monitor and control inventory and finished goods. Prepare inventory adjustments in SAP. Prepare inventory reports such as stock and write-offs reports. Inventory revaluation, COP impact calculation, Transfer pricing. Manage invoices with Shared Service Center in the Philippines, reconcile vendor statements and payments.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Prepare financial and management reports on a monthly basis, quarterly forecasting and yearly budgeting as required.
• Coordinate all aspects of the annual budget and forecasts while collaborating with operational partners as well as the regional/global finance and leadership team as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Holds a degree in accounting and higher qualifications of a CPA in Australia.
• Minimum 8 years accounting experience, preferably in pharmaceutical/ medical/ FMCG industries.
• Proficient in MS Office; advanced Excel skills would be an advantage.
• Hands on experience in SAP MM and FICO is a MUST.
• Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills and able to work independently.
• Experience in Multinational companies and solid manufacturing costing background
• Experience in accounting processes and tax regulations, GAAP knowledge (local/IFRS)
• Knowledge in SAP or ERP.
• Strong commitment, teamwork and good collaboration and communication with finance teams and various stakeholders.
• Primary work location in Smithfield Plant and regular travel/visits to Scoresby Plant is required.
  Note:
  The above specification is designed to be comprehensive; however there will be times when the Job holder will be required to undertake tasks that are not covered. Should they be asked to undertake any of these tasks, they should be given appropriate instructions and assistance by the manager. This document is therefore not intended to limit the job holder’s task and responsibilities in any way. The Job Description is a generic definition of the job functions, its role and tasks and a relative position within the organization. The process of definition has to be primarily undertaken by the Departmental Manager in consultation with HR MSC. This form will be used to advise new employees on their role. It will also be used for Performance Review purposes. The Job descriptions will assist in relative assessment of roles across the Company. Matching individual employee profiles with Job Description will assist in establishing training needs and potential for growth and therefore assist in development.

• General Accounting – General Ledger, Fixed Asset, Consolidation and Close.
• Accounts Payable – Manage invoices with Shared Service Center in the Philippines, reconcile vendor statements and payments.
• Responsible for accurate standard costs; ensure and improve cost calculation accuracy and reliability and able to rationalize data with deep understanding.
• Handle processing of vendor master such as set up new vendor and update vendor database.
• Support procurement in approval and file maintenance of purchase orders.
• Maintain internal control systems as approved and directed by the Finance Manager.
• Handle other plant and regional ad hoc reports/requests as required.
• Proper submission and filing of tax related documentation/statements in time according to tax regulations/requirements.
• Actively participate in staff and operational meetings and discussions and provide visual leadership at all levels of the company/organization.
• Implement and enhance internal controls to ensure conformance with ICS and compliance requirements.
• Support operations on manufacturing cost savings and optimization initiatives, monitoring, tracking and improvement actions.
• Support on process (e.g. migration to SSC, streamlining of non-value added/manual tasks etc..) and systems (e.g. MRP/Production Planning module etc..) improvement projects.
• Conduct and assist internal and external audit activities.
• Any ad hoc tasks / projects as assigned.