Plant Cost Accountant
At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.
For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.
Location: Manila
The Role
Report to the Senior Plant Cost Accountant or Cost Accounting Manager
Serve as a point of contact for Regional OF COEs and OF AI analysts
Participate in the annual budgeting process
Perform month end close process for manufacturing locations
Support and assist in ML month end close
Coordinate with OF to prepare recurring and standard journal entries and accruals
Participate in monthly manufacturing plant closings.
Support SOX and internal audit process including but not limited to: (Performing account reconciliations, Maintaining controls documentation, Verifying process documentation)
Attend monthly site review meetings with OF and plant personnel
Support ad-hoc analysis and questions from business partners
Assist as needed to support physical inventory process and quarterly reconciliation process
Process master data governance requests
Support local stat and tax requests as needed
The Candidate
1-3 years of experience in cost or inventory accounting required (experience varies based on region & location)
BA / BS in Accounting / Finance (or local equivalent) required
CPA, CMA, MBA or local equivalent a plus
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
Prior experience using SAP, specifically running standard costs required
Proficient in English language
General knowledge / understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and operations required
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with several business partners globally
Strong technical skills and understanding of data structures and dataflows
Strong understanding of financial information
Creativity and problem-solving capabilities to structure robust visualizations
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
