Cost Accountant Senior

We are At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a self-starter and independent Senior Cost Accountant in our Finance team. In this role, you will be over-all in charge of the Product Costing, Production and Operations Cost, Gross Margin Analysis, Variance Analysis, Standard cost roll-up and updates, Accounting and Finance functions in the business unit. You will be part of the dynamic team to help to shape the financial health of the organization. Join us in this exciting opportunity to drive financial excellence and growth!

This exciting opportunity is 100% office-based at our Biñan City in Laguna, Philippines office.

What you will do:  

• Support Management for the timely preparation of financial statements and necessary financial data as a tool for planning and decision-making purposes
• Coordinates with various departments for product costing and material requirement.
• Updates Standard cost through roll-up process in JDE for LOH, Freight cost, and Inventory unit cost.
• Recommend proper cost control to cost centers with the goal of decreasing unnecessary expenses, thereby increasing profit.
• Provides effective financial and business unit analysis to support decision-making within the business unit.
• Supports the Controller in the preparation of the annual business plan at the business unit level

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; preferably a Certified Public Accountant. 
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst or Auditor for Plant Controlling preferably in a multinational set-up.
• Has knowledge experience of Finance functions, Supply Chain functions, and Production/Operations processes.
• A passion for details and the ability to explain them.
• Advanced background in Accounting computer systems, and expert in excel functions and pivot tables, macro-excel is a plus. Experience in JDE is an advantage.

What you will get: 

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• Shuttle bus at various pick-up points within the city - Alabang & Pasig, nearby Laguna area. 

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES (PHILIPPINES), INC. 

Sensient Technologies (Philippines), Inc. is located in Biñan, Laguna. This serves as the company's production, technical and applications, and service center for the dynamic Philippine market for colors and flavors. The site, which is an accredited Silliker Gold standard included stringent procedures and documentation for, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP, includes its own warehouse, office, and applications laboratories.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, display imaging chemicals, and other specialty chemicals. The company's customers include major international manufacturers representing some of the world's best-known brands, as well as up-and-coming dynamic manufacturers.

With global operations in 71 locations in 31 countries, Sensient has built a corporate culture that incorporates expertise from regions around the world. We have customers in 150 countries. Over a decade, Sensient has grown from a domestic food company to a world-leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of sophisticated color and flavor systems.

Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com

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