Job Description:
About this opportunity
The position of the Master Data Assistant Controller is to manage the critical data in the SAP and JDE ERP systems for Crown EMEA.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Create production items through the SKU cockpit for cans, ends and shells.
- Support the Material Creation process in SAP for Crown Europe.
- Ensure the process is effectively covered during holidays and absence.
- Maintain the Address Book for Crown Europe in all ERP systems, incorporating the critical data for customers, suppliers, employees, affiliates, hauliers, factors, payees, ship to address.
- Ensure the Crown rules and protocols around access and maintenance of master data are precisely followed with recognisable and recorded audit trails.
- Manage and maintain the Crown database for Exchange rates and Commodity codes
- Create purchased items through the LSMW process for prime & raw materials, spare parts, tooling, packaging and all other material items.
- Maintain approval routes for expenditure both inside and outside of ERP systems and ensure compliance to Crown policy.
- Support mass data migration from JDE to SAP, and mass clean-up of data in SAP for various parts of master data e.g. BPs, Materials, GL’s, Cost Centres etc.
- Ensure Sarbanes Oxley Compliance in all processes.
- Ad-hoc duties as required.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience with SAP and JD Edwards ERP system.
- Previous experience in a shared service function
- Good eye for detail
- Team player
- Computer Literate with an interest in finance systems.
- Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Numeracy Skills
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a diverse cultural environment.
- Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe
- Diligence
- Highly organised
- Deadline focus
- Continuous improvement mind set
- Fluent English
Desirable skills and experience:
- Current or studying for an Accountancy Based qualification (AAT,CIMA, ACCA)
- Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley
- Knowledge of the Crown EMEA business and systems.
- Potential to grow within the organisation.
- European language
