Cost Accountant and Analyst

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Costing Partner, you will operate within the BD Swiss inventory team which is part of the General Accounting Centre of Excellence (GA COE). In this role you ensure correct accounting for, and reporting off, all intercompany movements in BD's European distribution entities. This role also ensures that price purchase controls are applied in compliance with the company's compliance regime.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

About the role

• Preparing monthly reconciliations between the inventory management system and (SAP) financial accounting system,
• Investigating and resolving purchase price variances (PPV),
• Work together with the Costing Partner in costing or pricing related queries,
• Support local controllers in matters of local transfer pricing methodology and documentation requirements for local tax authorities throughout Europe,
• Understanding the importance of our compliance obligations. Support and adhere to our strong framework of controls (both internal and SOX (Sarbanes and Oxley))
• Actively support and involved in the standard cost update process in the costing system for annual budget with Plant Controllers,
• Identify and discuss continuous improvements with your team and Costing Partner,
• Be one of the points of contact for standard cost update in the costing system,
• Daily maintenance and updating transfer pricing rules in systems,
• Follow up on credit notes and invoices due from selling entities and plants,
• Other ad-hoc pricing duties,
• Cooperation with external and internal auditors.

Knowledge required:

• You recently graduated in a finance or accounting degree or have accounting experience,
• Proficient in written and spoken English and love to work in an international context,
• People describe you as a strong collaborator, but you can also work independently,
• Good knowledge of Microsoft PC tools. Especially your excel skills are top notch,
• You can work within a complex, dynamic and changing environment,
• Strong customer orientation (countries, business, functions),
• Excellent communicator and a strong analytical mind

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

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Primary Work Location

BEL Erembodegem - Dorp 86

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