The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company's brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.
In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature's resources.
In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation furthering the Company's commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.
Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore. The Company is Nasdaq-listed under ticker symbol COCO
Key Responsibilities:
Accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of the COGS account.
Deliver effective support to the Financial Controller in validating the COGS accounts, monthly closing & providing to the FP&A team analysis of the COGS result by plant and by SKU.
Provide insightful monthly performance analysis to facilitate understanding and decision-making by the senior management.
Maximize efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce Product costs through close collaboration with other functional teams both internally and externally.
This includes the following elements:
Responsible for Month-end closing of Product COGS.
Preparation of monthly financial analysis and business performance reporting.
Monitor, analyze and track budget vs. actual performance of the various lines of business and support centers with a view to expense management.
Preparation of monthly cash purchase summary per various currencies vs hedge rate
Liaise with other stakeholders for audit matters.
Systems database maintenance
o SAP Master Data maintenance of Product cost and Intercompany Prices
o Ensure that the various reporting systems and source data are accurate and reconciled.
Other ad-hoc accounting projects or duties as and when assigned.
Job Requirements:
A recognized degree in Business/Accountancy/Finance
At least 6 years of working experience in cost accounting and FP&A in MNCs.
Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude
Must be meticulous and have an analytical mind.
Possess effective communication and people skills.
Possess strong skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, Power Query, Power Automate).
Experience with SAP, Power BI and TM1
Good organization skills.
Responsible and highly adaptable.
Team player.
The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
