Group Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join our Group Financial Reporting team based in Guildford. This is a high-impact global role where youll take ownership of critical reporting areas across both IFRS and PRC GAAP frameworks - including end-to-end responsibility for SASAC regulatory submissions for Syngenta AG and Syngenta Group.

Youll work closely with finance teams in China global business leads external auditors and senior stakeholders - making this a genuinely international and technically stretching position.

Responsibilities/accountabilities will also include:

• Own the end-to-end SASAC reporting process - monthly quarterly annual and budget packages - and serve as the primary point of contact for SASAC queries
• Support consolidation monitoring and reporting activities across all reporting cycles for Syngenta AG and Syngenta Group
• Prepare analyses accounting treatment discussions and presentations on complex transactions for internal stakeholders
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and PRC GAAP reporting standards
• Drive process improvements and automation in reporting systems
• Collaborate effectively with Syngentas China-based finance teams A2R leads treasury and external auditors

Qualifications and required experience:

Essential:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) and strong understanding of IFRS
• Experience in accounting financial reporting or external audit - ideally at a multinational or Big 4 firm
• Proven ability to work in multicultural international environments with a global scope - youll be reporting across Syngenta AG and Syngenta Group with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and external auditors
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong Excel skills

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of PRC GAAP and/or SASAC reporting requirements
• Experience in group consolidation processes and reporting
• Familiarity with consolidation tools such as SBFC or Tagetik
• Background in technical accounting

Additional Information :

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time