Cost Center, Profitability Accounting and Cost Charging Analyst

Role & responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly activities related to Cost Center Accounting, Income Statement, Profitability Accounting, and Non-Trade processes for BASF group companies and businesses in the Americas.
• Process the complete monthly distribution of expenses across cost objects and generate monthly income statements to support business decision-making.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of information between the financial accounting and management accounting modules.
• Review and analyze the correct allocation of monthly and annual income-statement positions.
• Execute and support billing activities that are not associated with the companys core business.
• Analyze variances against prior periods and support monthly EBIT reporting and explanations.
• Improve process design and workflow by identifying opportunities for enhancement and automation through new technologies and systems, and help ensure correct implementation.
• Support merger, acquisition, and divestiture projects involving business lines or companies.
• Assist with key organizational requirements, including audits, internal controls, reconciliations, and process-efficiency initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Professional qualification in Finance (e.g. B com, CA, CPA, etc.) or MBA or masters degree in finance / accounting or related disciplines.
• Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, business reporting, or a related field.
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of cost center accounting, expense allocations, income-statement reporting, profitability analysis, non-trade billing, and month-end activities.
• Decision-Making: Major decisions are taken together with the next higher hierarchical level or team lead.
• Leadership: No formal leadership experience is required.
• Core Skills: Strong customer focus, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, proactivity, autonomy, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication.