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job tag: posted: august 23,2023 we are partnering with ape backed company who manufactures everything from military support shelters (currently sending some to maui), to music festival and wedding tents. they are currently projected to increase revenue by 40% over the next three years. this is a high exposure role reporting directly to the controller and ceo with a lot of room to grow with the company. a great opportunity for someone to get into private equity. *this is a hybrid opportunity* responsibilities prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for the manufacturing department. maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts related to manufacturing activities. monitor and review manufacturing-related transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness. calculate and analyze product costs, including direct and indirect costs, overheads, and variances. collaborate with inventory management to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of inventory levels. provide insights into cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements within the manufacturing process. assist in the preparation of annual manufacturing budgets and periodic forecasts. monitor actual performance against budgeted figures, identifying and explaining variances. ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations specific to manufacturing and inventory accounting. participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations. implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard financial integrity. collaborate with management to evaluate the financial impact of various manufacturing initiatives and projects. desired skills and experience bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. cpa or cma certification is a plus. 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on manufacturing or cost accounting. proficiency in financial software and erp systems. experience with manufacturing-specific software is advantageous. excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, cost structures, and inventory management principles. advanced proficiency in microsoft excel for financial analysis and modeling. knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations (gaap, ifrs).

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<<summaryfinancial accountant specializing in financial planning, reporting and analysis in both private and public sectors.well-informed accountant adept at supplying quick responses to financial inquiries from internal management and potential clients.creative accountant equipped with a broad knowledge of concepts and strategies to yield the best possible financial outcomes. highlightsperiodic financial reporting expertinvoice coding familiaritystrong communication skills general ledger accounting skills complex problem solvingaccount reconciliation expert experience accountant, 06/2012- 09/2015ametek, inc.– ,i have worked at shantilal gala & company (nairobi, kenya) which is an audit firm, since 2nd july 2012.i was employed as an accountant in the firm.maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of p weekly and monthly.increased efficiency and alleviated work loads by creating a new excel financial recording system.collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.entered weekly sales and customer count sheets for review by management.processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. education select one:,expected in--,gpa:status-bachelor of arts:business studies,expected in2014-university of greenwich-nairobi,gpa:status-completed the bachelor's degree in business of arts - ba honors business studies achieving a second upper class honors.the units included in the academic session (2012/2013) are as follows:> managing strategy - involves the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by a company's top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of resources and an assessment of the internal and external environments in which the organization competes.> international business management - involves the understanding for an international career in various industries. today’s world revolves around business. creating them yourself. international business management brings one a step closer to success on an international level.the units included in the academic session (2013/2014) are as follows:> small business development - into partnership and become a sole proprietors. these kind of developments are common in many countries, depending on the economic system in operation.> ppd3 - thematic independent study - the research and critical thinking skills from personal and professional development (ppd) 2 and build upon their research proposals. this unit helped me to understand the intricate relationship between theory and practice. improved my self-management in terms of time, planning, behaviour and motivation.association of business executive:business,expected in2013-oshwal college-nairobi,gpa:status-completed the association of business executive. this associate had levels and units as follows:certificate in business - level 3 includes the following units:> introduction to business.> introduction to quantitative methods.> introduction to accounting.> introduction to business communication.diploma in business management (higher) - level 5 includes the following units:> human resource management.> managerial accounting.> marketing policy, planning and communication.> organisational behaviour.> the business environment.> economic principles and their application to business.> financial accounting.> quantitative methods for business and management.diploma in business management (graduate) - level 6 includes the following units:> corporate finance.> corporate strategy and planning.> international business case study.> managing in organisation.> strategic marketing management. skills organization - managing responsibilities in a particular manner and keeping track of those responsibilities.time management - good time-management skills go hand-in-hand in with strong organizational capabilities. budgeting time will give the allowance of managing the work efficiently.adaptability - its always the best for me to adapt quickly and easily as my way of understanding the procedures is through planning everything in my mind as the work is being allocated.communication - allows me to interact best with the colleagues, clients and receive the best feedback from their side after completing the conversation.