The purpose of the role includes:
- Review transaction recording and reporting accuracy through the month.
- Ensure all control activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in the monthend procedures within the area of influence and any other allocated tasks.
- Support the function in annual audit process and any other scheduled or adhoc reviews.
Accountabilities:
- End to end responsibility in accounting area; preparing all group reporting local statutory (up until IFRS handoff) and tax reporting. Assuring accuracy timely submission and proper substantiation of financial reporting submissions in line with the Syngenta Financial Reporting requirements local statutory reporting regulations and local tax requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS rules for group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting.
- Sustain high standards on verification of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet. Perform balance sheet reconciliation in line with corporate IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
- Drive the effective and efficient delivery of endtoend Finance Operations activities and collaborate effectively with other country peers to share best practice.
- Accountable to facilitate internal /external audits and drive sustainable and timely remediation of outstanding audit issues in close corporation conjunction with the wider Finance organization.
- Support a high level of financial compliance capability in the team and promote compliance culture through training and other relevant initiatives. effective and sustainable implementation of Internal Control Frameworks (ICF) and segregation of duty (SoD) risk management frameworks.
- Ensure accuracy of cashflow forecasting and effective cashflow management.
- Support the business function in any other activities that may be assigned.
Qualifications :
Knowledge experience & capabilities
Critical knowledge
- A strong academic report with a undergraduate degree in commerce accounting or finance or its equivalent and a relevant professional qualification i.e. CPA ACCA CIMA
- Excellent knowledge of SAP and Ms Office (Word Excel Power point)
- Excellent knowledge of relevant local/ regional tax legislations.
- Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls.
- Good understanding of statutory tax and statistical reporting requirements.
- Ability to effectively work in a crossfunctional matrix organization.
Critical experience
- 5 years of professional experience in financial operations preferably in a multinational environment.
- Ability to manage self work independently to take informed decisions and determine priorities.
- Time management skills with high proactive behaviour to take initiatives.
- Good interaction with functional leadership and external customers.
- Ability to effectively work in a crossfunctional matrix organization.
Additional Information :
Critical success factors
- Management of finance operations.
- Process and controls oriented.
- Collaborative and team oriented mindset.
- Project planning and management.
- Strong communication and relationships with local finance team members and other stakeholders.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract