Global Inventory and InterCo Accounting Manager

Job title: Global Inventory and InterCo Accounting Manager

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Global Inventory and InterCo Accounting Manager to manage and account for global inventory and intercompany transactions across multiple regions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform inventory valuations, including calculating cost of goods sold, inventory obsolescence, and write-offs.
• Collaborate with product leadership on demand planning and advise on requisite inventory reserves.
• Work with Logistics and FP&A teams to develop freight forecasts (inward/outward).
• Partner with the pricing team to update Oracle standard costs and SFDC costs.
• Present R&O (Risk and Opportunity) items to leadership and participate in collective decision-making.
• Ensure accurate COGS recording against revenue and guide the business team on purchase price variance.
• Ensure calculation related to inventory reserves for On Hand, On Loan, and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory are in alignment with the policy and demand plan.
• RMA and Spares Accounting- Manage accounting for Returns Material Authorizations (RMA) and spares.
• Third Party Rebate Claim: Manage third-party rebate claims and ensure accurate accounting.
• Software Royalty Computation: Calculate software royalties and ensure accurate accounting.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and other relevant accounts.
• Product Payments: Manage payments for Hitachi products and ensure accurate accounting.
• Intercompany Cross Charges: Manage intercompany cross charges and ensure accurate accounting.
• Resale Minus Computation: Calculate resale minus and ensure accurate accounting.
• Month/Quarter End Closing: Participate in month-end and quarter-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reporting to Global CFO: Provide regular updates on KPIs, reserves, forecasts, automation initiatives, and other key metrics.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory management and accounting efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with global teams, including logistics, procurement, and finance.

What We're Looking For

• CA or ICWA or MBA Finance with 10+ years of work experience.
• Experience in Oracle ERP is an added advantage.
• Comfortable communicating directly with senior Business Partners.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills, logical reasoning, and time-management skills.
• Strong business acumen and judgement and demonstrated ability to build sustainable business partnerships.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented to handle in-depth, special projects.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks ensuring that tasks are completed appropriately and deadlines are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with financial accounting systems (Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase).
• Experience with global financial systems and processes.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools.

Nice to Have

• Oracle ERP experience is an added advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits, support, and services focused on holistic health and wellbeing. Flexible arrangements that work for role and location. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.