Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.
Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Cost Accountant / Analyst to join our European Controlling team based at our head office in The Netherlands reporting to the Assistant Principal Controller & SOX This role will be responsible for LGM-EMENA controllership, utilizing accurate financial data to include inventory valuation, inventory reserves, establishing cost prices/checking correctness of Bill of Materials as well as providing analytical insights in drivers for change. In this role, you will also support the team to complete regulatory reports, analyses and governance aspects. This is a very exciting development opportunity for the right candidate who is willing to learn and grow on the job through practical exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly cost price updates
Costing of new products during the month
Inventory reserve calculations both on a weekly and monthly basis
Inventory reconciliation to General Ledger (Oracle Financials)
Overseeing inventory controls
Liaising with our external auditor on inventory valuation aspects and revenue recognition testing
Item Master/Bill-of-Material reviews resulting from observations
Regulatory reporting such as Central Bureau of Statistics and (Plastic) Packaging Tax
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
0-3 years of relevant work experience
Skills
Good analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Skilled in proficiently using computers and related software in performing financial job tasks, specifically setting up spreadsheet formulas, linking spreadsheets, extracting data, developing graphs.
Basic knowledge of internal controls / compliance
Strong attention to detail and good communication and relationship skills
Knowledge of research methodologies. Ability to conduct research, prepare comprehensive reports and present complex financial and statistical information in a clear and succinct fashion.
Process oriented / process improvement and self-managed
Ability to design, develop, and maintain tables, formulas, graphs, and macros in Google or similar program as well as set up tables, queries, and reports for accurate analysis
Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google apps, BI tools and function specific software and capability to leverage these.
Skill in communicating complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, and making presentations to large groups. Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.
High level of dedication to teamwork in a high performance environment.
Additional Information
We offer:
- Attractive salary package
- Workplace & work hours flexibility
- Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
- International environment
- Events such as International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
- A growing and welcoming team with good spirit!
Who we are! - Our Story:
Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!
Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.
Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups:
- EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
- Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
- Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region
To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html
At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)