Job Description

Date: Nov 15, 2023 Location: Pune, IN Company: AkzoNobel
We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities \xe2\x80\x93 and the environment \xe2\x80\x93 are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands \xe2\x80\x93 including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon \xe2\x80\x93 is trusted by customers around the globe. We\xe2\x80\x99re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It\xe2\x80\x99s what you\xe2\x80\x99d expect from a pioneering paints company that\xe2\x80\x99s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com. \xc2\xa9 2023 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

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  • Support in an accurate and timely way the product costing activities which mainly involves- periodic costing runs, determine & maintain various costing objects such as rates, tariffs, duties, charges etc. as per product costing policy, perform variance analysis, handle error resolution, calculate & monitor mark ups for intercompany delivery etc.
  • Active interaction with ISC functions, R2R experts, Accounting Controllers and FP&A about product costing & related subjects.
  • Support product costing lead in adhoc activities
  • Ensure compliance of various policies related to product costing & adherence to company\xe2\x80\x99s accounting policies & treatments.

Key Accountabilities

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  • Support in an accurate and timely way the product costing activities for the plants or entities assigned
  • Perform recurring activities such as periodic costing runs, maintain production tariffs, freight rates, customs duty as per product costing policy
  • Perform outlier analysis of costing run results, handle error resolution (rule & non-rule based) & initiate corrective actions.
  • Calculate, maintain & monitor mark ups to support intercompany delivery billing
  • Perform outlier anlaysis of ICD pricelists and follow up on outliers
  • Monitor compliance with policies and treatments as per Webfem
  • Comply with rules and regulations set by global accounting and implement accounting policies
  • Identify and signal recurring issues for further process improvement
  • Drive standardization and quality in the true sense of COE & target efficiencies

Education

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  • Accounting professional preferably cost accounting background with 3-5 years of experience mainly in handling costing activities for a manufacturing organization and capable of analyzing complex processes and issues
  • Professional Degree in Accounting or Costing (ACA, ICWA, CMA)
  • Adequate expertise knowledge in cost accounting and understanding of Financial / ERP systems,
  • SAP expertise especially handling product costing related activities with an ability to handle basic system issues & also support complex scenarios.
  • Experience in working in a COE/ shared services environment preferred.
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

Competencies

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Acquiring Information At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Requisition ID: 35692