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As a Cost Accountant at Bekaert, you will play a crucial role in analyzing cost information, preparing budgets, and monitoring financial goals to drive cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. Your responsibilities will include: - **Cost Analysis**: Collect and analyze cost information to determine the cost of business activities and identify cost-saving opportunities. - **Budgeting**: Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and identifying variances. - **Cost Reporting**: Generate detailed cost reports and present findings to management, highlighting key insights and recommendations. - **Standard Costing**: Develop and maintain standard costs for products and services, ensuring accuracy and consistency. - **Variance Analysis**: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs to standard costs, identifying reasons for discrepancies. - **Inventory Management**: Monitor and analyze inventory costs, ensuring accurate valuation and cost control. - **Process Improvement**: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. - **Compliance**: Ensure all cost accounting activities comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations. To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - Professional qualification such as CMA and/or a master's degree in finance (MBA) with 4-7 years of relevant experience. - Familiarity with cost accounting software, financial reporting tools (SAP - FI & CO), and Group Reporting is preferred. - Knowledge of accounting operations and financial functions is essential. - Expertise in MS Excel, Word, and Powerpoint, with experience in Power BI and Analysis for Office being advantageous. - Understanding of relevant accounting standards and compliance requirements. - Exceptional ability to analyze financial data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and attention to detail. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address cost-related issues. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. At Bekaert, you can look forward to: - Competitive salary. - Learning programs developed by our L&D department. - The opportunity to be part of an international growth story. - Room for personal and professional growth, both nationally and internationally. - Collaborating with colleagues from around the world. If you are ready to take risks, explore new ideas, and are passionate about personal growth, Bekaert is the place for you. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and connected world! To explore more about Bekaert and the career opportunities we offer, visit Bekaert Careers. As a Cost Accountant at Bekaert, you will play a crucial role in analyzing cost information, preparing budgets, and monitoring financial goals to drive cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. Your responsibilities will include: - **Cost Analysis**: Collect and analyze cost information to determine the cost of business activities and identify cost-saving opportunities. - **Budgeting**: Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and identifying variances. - **Cost Reporting**: Generate detailed cost reports and present findings to management, highlighting key insights and recommendations. - **Standard Costing**: Develop and maintain standard costs for products and services, ensuring accuracy and consistency. - **Variance Analysis**: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs to standard costs, identifying reasons for discrepancies. - **Inventory Management**: Monitor and analyze inventory costs, ensuring accurate valuation and cost control. - **Process Improvement**: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. - **Compliance**: Ensure all cost accounting activities comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations. To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - Professional qualification such as CMA and/or a master's degree in finance (MBA) with 4-7 years of relevant experience. - Familiarity with cost accounting software, financial reporting tools (SAP - FI & CO), and Group Reporting is preferred. - Knowledge of accounting operations and financial functions is essential. - Expertise in MS Excel, Word, and Powerpoint, with experience in Power BI and Analysis for Office being advantageous. - Understanding of relevant accounting standards and compliance requirements. - Exceptional ability to analyze financial data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and attention to detail. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address cost-related issues. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. At Bekaert, you can look forward to: - Competitive salary. - Learning programs developed by our L&D department. - The opportunity to be part of an international growth story. - Room for personal and professional growth, both nationally and inte
