Cost Accounting Analyst (m­­/­­f­­/­­d)

Advantest Europe GmbH is looking for a qualified Cost Accounting Analyst with Month End Closing, Inventory Operations, and Inventory Control experience. Major focus is on Inventory compliance related processes. Financial analysis with focus on Cost of Sales and Inventories Cost of Sales planning & budgeting in context of consistent Business Unit controlling and reporting Support of Advantest Operations and Manufacturing organization Improve reporting processes efficiency, transparency, and provide insights to support Management decision making Oversee the Cost of Sales related month-end / quarter-end process in accordance with accounting policies (IFRS) Reconcile inventory transactions and ensure process compliance Responsibility for global audit and SOX coordination in cooperation with internal and external auditors Drive process improvements with positive impact on Gross Margins Responsibility for E&O process for several Business Units including preparation of data, coordination of the review process with business partners, as well as review with external auditors Potentially assist in next roadmap steps for upgrading ERP system of most recent acquisitions