ISP India Private LimitedTitel: Analyst - Manufacturing AccountingJob DescriptionAre you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?Are you always solving?Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Analyst - Manufacturing Accounting to join our EMEA Finance function at our Hyderabad, Telangana.This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Life Sciences function. This position will report to Manager.The Sr. Associate - Manufacturing Accounting is responsible for: • Ensures the financial records of the plant(s) are reflecting actual operations and status of the plant.• Monitor and review material standard costs for the allotted locations• Undertake system corrections, investigate and analyze major cost and yield variances.• Perform finance sign off for newly created or extended materials via SAP workflow.• Complete the month end closing process.• Monitor and review plant/warehouse fixed and variable costs on a monthly basis and prepare appropriate management reports.• Prepare monthly variance analysis of actual plant performance against plan and previous year.• Ensure inventory valuation and slow moving/obsolete goods provisions are stated in accordance with Ashland Policies and US GAAP.• Develop close working relationships with local plant and /or warehouse managers.• Provide information to assist in internal and/or external audit processes.• Prepare annual plant fixed cost budgets and target CPU's• Prepare regular forecasts with detailed explanations of deviations from plans and targets. Report on PIO's.• Provide support to plant managers and business management when required.• Be pro-active in analysis and challenge plant performance.• Any other Ad-hoc tasks assigned by line manager.Education/Experience:• Experience: 4 to 7 years of accounting experience in Manufacturing Cost analysis and closing and reportingTechnical Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):• Bachelor's degree, majored in Finance or Accounting• SAP, Tally or Oracle system experience• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office• Good verbal and written communication in English• Good Comprehension and analytical skills• Detail and result oriented• Dedicated & positive thinking• Ability to work on own and as part of a team.Expected Behaviors• Attention to detail,• well-organized,• Result oriented,• Quick learner,• Priority setting.In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.