Inventory Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Inventory Accountant to lead external audit coordination, inventory reporting, financial close, and compliance activities within a complex global environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage external financial statement audits and inventory reporting activities.

• Ensure timely completion of external audits and coordinate with internal and external audit teams.

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of US GAAP, Local GAAP and tax reporting, working closely with the Tax Team.

• Maintain statutory and parallel ledgers, where applicable, and ensure accurate tax accounting.

• Manage timely financial period close in line with the closing calendar and agreed SLAs.

• Ensure financial reporting complies with SOX, internal controls, compliance and audit requirements.

• Take accountability for the completeness, accuracy and validity of financial actuals within scope.

• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open and long-outstanding items.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in line with global standards.

• Support auditors and relevant authorities with required activities and documentation.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.

• CPA qualification preferred.

• Minimum 5 years relevant accounting/financial reporting experience.

• Previous external audit experience highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, inventory accounting and internal controls.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

• Experience working within a global or complex organisation is advantageous.