Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for the manufacturing sector? Cathay Investments Limited is looking for a proactive Financial & Cost Accountant to join our team. This is a pivotal role designed to bridge the gap between day-to-day bookkeeping and high-level strategic analysis, ensuring our Europe-wide group of companies remains "audit-ready" and commercially sharp.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the accounting and costing cycles for our cost-intensive manufacturing operations. You won't just be crunching numbers; youll be providing the vital insights that drive our production activities and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Product Costing & Margin Analysis: Ownership of detailed cost calculations, maintaining standard costing systems, and analyzing variances between actual and budgeted costs.
2. Monthly Reporting: Preparing initial drafts of management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations) and providing insightful variance commentaries.
3. Audit & Compliance: Serving as the primary point of contact f...