Cost Accountant at Cummins Inc.

Description

• Responsible for most complex activities associated with general ledger, financial/operating reports, and/or budget.
• Performs complex duties related to preparation and analysis of financial information to record transactions, prepare financial reports, and review and verify accuracy.
• Compiles, consolidates, and conducts complex analysis of accounting and financial information.
• Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.
• Conducts research and analysis on complex issues, and prepares strategic recommendations to management based on analysis.
• Identifies control weaknesses, communications to management, and operates in a lead capacity in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
• Makes appropriate journal entries to general ledger.
• Leads monthly and annual reconciliations and close activities for assigned accounts.
• Coaches less experienced Accountants.

Qualifications

Skills

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment is a requirement
• The ability to work accurately, meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of International financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) and US GAAP is an advantage
• Computer literacy i.e., MS Word, MS Excel and experience on computerized accounting packages

Education, Licenses, Certifications
College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Experience

• Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.
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• Review compliance with company financial policies
• Enforce internal control processes
• Liaise and interaction with external audit/ Internal audit and any regulatory authority.
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• Ensure Compliance Cummins Company Policies
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• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
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• Responsible for Customer invoicing
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