ASM
semiconductor equipment
ControllerI,InventoryBusinessControl
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“Controller I, Inventory Business Control at ASM. Skills: inventory accounting, cost control, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, ERP systems (SAP), Power BI, Excel, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills. ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting. supporting month-end and quarter-end closing activities”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting; ensures that inventory is accurately valued; that excess and obsolescence risks are proactively identified and reserved; that freight and logistics costs are tightly controlled; that working capital is continuously optimized; ensure compliance with corporate governance and audit requirements; ensure inventory accuracy and SOX compliance; ensure proper accounting treatment for inventory receipts, transfers, returns, scraps, and adjustments in compliance with IFRS and company policy; ensure accuracy of inventory-related impacts; Ensure resolution of SLOC aging items; Ensure MRB (Material Review Board) reviews in place; Identify and mitigate upcoming inventory discrepancies; Maintain and continuously strengthen SOX controls over inventor; Support internal and external audits related to inventory valuation, E&O reserve adequacy; Drive process improvements in inventory reporting, reconciliation, and controls; enhance data accuracy and efficiency
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CPA or CMA understanding of inventory accounting and cost control, Minimum 6 years of finance/controlling experience, relevant experience in manufacturing finance roles, Knowledge of internal controls and compliance (GRC, audit), Experience with ERP systems (SAP) in a manufacturing context, advanced Excel and financial modeling, Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams in fast-moving, technology-driven organizations, Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic industry
Nice to Have
Semi-conductor industry experience or a similar high technology environment
What You'll Do.
ensuring the integrity
and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting
supporting month-end and quarter-end closing activities
driving inventory controls
partnering with Business Units (BU) and Operations
ensuring compliance with corporate governance and audit requirements
accurately valuing inventory
proactively identifying and reserving for excess and obsolescence risks
tightly controlling freight and logistics costs
continuously optimizing working capital
performing monthly inventory reconciliation between ASM SAP systems
resolving discrepancies
consolidating reporting in Power BI
monitoring and managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory
coordinating with BU Teams on status updates
ensuring timely closure/TECO of WBS items
consolidating WIP files
supporting Legal Entity (LE) review
managing IA & Scrap reporting
extracting reports for Logistics validation
performing posting checks in SAP S/4
ensuring proper utilization of Excess & Obsolete (E&O) provisions
consolidating data in BlackLine
performing review and validation of GSN and IA submissions in SAP
managing cycle count and physical inventory count programs
ensuring proper accounting treatment for inventory receipts
preparing and posting journal entries
conducting P&L review
preparing monthly reporting slides
supporting BU Finance requests
driving actions in inventory integrity meetings
ensuring resolution of SLOC aging items
performing reconciliation on MBLB
ensuring MRB (Material Review Board) reviews are in place
identifying and mitigating upcoming inventory discrepancies
consolidating and reviewing E&O provisions
preparing PBI reports
supporting (FCF) self-assessment and GRC uploads
preparing corporate reporting submissions
maintaining and continuously strengthening SOX controls over inventory
supporting internal and external audits related to inventory valuation
handling ad hoc inventory-related requests
driving process improvements in inventory reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners with Business Units (BU) and Operations; partners closely with Manufacturing Finance, Procurement Finance, and FP&A; Consolidate reporting in Power BI (PBI) and review with the Inventory Planning Team; Coordinate with BU Teams on status updates; Support BU Finance requests; Drive actions in inventory integrity meetings; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Logistics, Operations)
Communication Scope
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights
Full Job Description
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. Job's mission Controller 1, Inventory Business Control is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting. The role supports month-end and quarter-end closing activities, drives inventory controls, partners with Business Units (BU) and Operations, and ensures compliance with corporate governance and audit requirements. In the semiconductor equipment industry, where component lead times can span months, inventory values are substantial, and logistics networks span multiple continents, this role provides essential financial rigor. The role ensures that inventory is accurately valued, that excess and obsolescence risks are proactively identified and reserved, that freight and logistics costs are tightly controlled, and that working capital is continuously optimized. The role partners closely with Manufacturing Finance, Procurement Finance, and FP&A to deliver integrated financial insight across the supply chain. What you will be working on Perform monthly inventory reconciliation between ASM SAP systems, including Finished Goods (FG). Analyze variances by reconciling Difference Analyzer with Inventory Overview reports and resolve discrepancies timely. Consolidate reporting in Power BI (PBI) and review with the Inventory Planning Team. M
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