Senior Management Accountant

As a Senior Accountant in Kulicke and Soffa, this position will play a crucial role in analyzing and reporting on the organization's manufacturing costs, inventory and financial performance. Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on finance professional to join our team as a Senior Management Accountant. This role partners closely with Business Units (BU), Operations, and Supply Chain to manage inventory and manufacturing cost-related activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities Business partnering with BU, Operation and Supply Chain to deal with all inventories and manufacturing cost related; analyze cost accounting data and assist with physical inventories treatment, movement, and transaction. Responsible for BU month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward, variances, accruals etc. Coordination for GIT reporting, Bill and Hold receiving accrual reporting. Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, deferred sales (SAB 104), cost of sales, other cost of sales and inventory. Prepare, analyze, and report monthly, and quarterly gross margin analysis by CE business line and product. Ensure timely submission, accuracy, and validity of gross margin schedules to management. Review and analyze fixed cost variable cost reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies; write commentary for cost behaviors, problem statements and finding in the report. Coordinate with Operation for their presentation slides as well as prepare Finance’s presentation slides for monthly operation manufacturing cost review meeting. Conduct annual physical inventories count exercise, quarterly E&O review exercise, and bi-annually standard cost revaluation exercise. Co-ordinate and prepare AOP manufacturing cost budget. Ensure AOP budget are fully understood and aligned with absorption rates setting. Ensure the updating of standard costs (Item master request) are performed perfectly for existing and new products by Shared Services Finance. Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls; Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 implementation. Support and assist other internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others. Do blackline certification for all Cost Accounting accounts. Coordinate with IT department for any Costing system issues, maintenance, and development such as areas related to production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and others. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CMA) or its equivalent will be added advantage. Typically 7 years or more of working experience in a mid- to senior-level accounting role, focused on manufacturing cost accounting. Familiar with accounting software such as Oracle/ COGNOS and Microsoft Office applications e.g. Excel/Word/PowerPoint. Knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, absorption costing, and variance analysis. Strong understanding of operational processes within a manufacturing environment. Experience with physical inventory counts, E&O analysis, and budgeting (AOP). Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Able to communicate and work with cross-functional teams effectively. Hands-on person with excellent planning, organizing, analytical and problem-solving skills. Company Overview Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets. Please refer to the website for more details: Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing and Manufacturing We’re committed to equal opportunity in the workplace. This position aligns with our equal employment opportunity policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr