Cost Accountant at Smith+Nephew in CR - Alajuela, Coyol

Cost Accountant

Location: CR - Alajuela, Coyol

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

This role also requires strong analytical skills and practical application of finance knowledge, areas of support include reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and capital justification. Candidate will have a keen understanding of general ledger transactions and cost accounting. Monthly accruals, variance analysis, period closing process, and extensive support of operations with ad hoc analysis are required. This position will work directly with the Finance Director and will assist with her/his responsibilities, including special projects. The person in this position sets and acts upon priority requirements with minimal supervision.

This position is a P3 level (for internal use only)

What will you be doing?

• Perform month end close activities (entries & analysis) related to COGS and inventory

• Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting reports and analysis for submission to management

• Support analysis and development of standard cost variance related to material purchased price, material usage and labor utilization.
• Participates in all areas of the annual budgeting and forecast process including validation of BOM’s and Routes and the development of headcount, costs, capital plans and productivity.
• Maintain and review the general ledger and reconcile balance sheets and SOX Controls.
• Attend meetings with operations management, present financial information and answer questions
• Work with all department managers to ensure all production costs are being fully captured and accurately reported in financials
• Respect Human Integrity of every associate.
• Follow all requirements written on SN induction manual, safety manual, QC manual, internal policies, US FDA Quality System Requirements, and any other required by Corporation.
• Comply with all requirements, duties and obligations under our Quality Management System. This includes the proper action program Management well as corrective and preventive strict adherence and compliance to all regulations, policies and quality procedures.

• Comply with the implementation of standards and occupational health programs established by the company, through a compliance with those recommendations to perform the work safely and advise the company on improvements to prevent incidents or illnesses that could actually damage the integrity of workers and / or the facilities and assets of the company.
• Responsible for safeguarding all documents, confidential information, equipment, tools, raw materials, products or other assets directly related to their field of work, in order to avoid incidents that affect the productivity and distribution of our products that may cause economic impact for the company or a breach with our customers, suppliers, shareholders and / or other key audiences.

Travel - As required

Important Note: The selected candidate for this position will have an effective hire date in January 2027.

What will you need to be successful?

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost accounting areas (must)
• Manufacturing environments preferred.

Languages:

• Advanced English

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in Free Trade Zone systems and regulations preferred
• Knowledge of both GAAP and Statutory accounting standards
• SOX and IFRS knowledge
• Thorough understanding of SAP any other ERP fully integrated manufacturing software system (must)
• Advance proficiency with computer spreadsheet and database software in windows environment –Excel, word, PowerPoint (must)

Competences:

• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills; ability to work with individuals at all levels
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Bilingual English-Spanish (70% minimum)
• Highly analytical.
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You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

• Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.
• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.
• Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.
• Training: Training program, unlimited learning.
• Extra perks: employees association, and more…

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