Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Professional qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
  
• Key Technical Requirements:
  
• Advanced financial accounting and reporting expertise
  
• Proficiency in IFRS/GAAP standards
  
• Strong system knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP)
  
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  
• Strong business analytics capabilities
  
• Strategic planning and forecasting expertise
  

Additional desirable qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA)
  
• MBA
  
• Data analytics certifications
  
• Change management certification
  
• Industry-specific certifications
  

Critical knowledge & experience

• Good knowledge of statutory accounting and awareness of tax laws
  
• 2+ years of professional experience in total preferably in multinational companies
  
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, S4Hana experience is a plus)
  
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional matrix organization
  
• Good knowledge of IFRS, Generally Accepted Accounting Policies and tax concepts is a plus
  
• Awareness of end-to-end processes and internal controls
  
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks
  
• Knowledge of relevant Syngenta policies and procedures.
  
• Conducts efficient analyses, identifies key themes and address the root causes.
  
• Consistently makes progress even in highly ambiguous circumstances
  
• Tackles tough challenges or problems quickly and directly.
  
• Administrative Writing Skills
  

• Lead the accounting operations process, which include: Fixed assets, Payables, Treasury and Transactions processing on ERP system (If required), payment preparation (If required)
  
• Active involvement in month end closing , Treasury activities and year end processes/Activities, including reconciling balance sheet ledgers (None SAP environment)
  
• Be the escalation point for Accounts payables activities supported by GFO
  
• Prepare and analyze Ledger Accounting, Statutory Accounting and Reporting and Tax Reporting and collaborate effectively with both Business Facing Finance and outsourcing company
  
• Prepare and Record relevant journal entries in local entity books (Non-SAP environment)
  
• Uses best practices and knowledge to improve processes/services
  
• May direct and check work of more junior team members or EFO/GFO
  
• Timely delivery of relevant management reports and /or services to ensure accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS rules for group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting
  
• Ensure the Basic controls are performed on a timely manner
  
• Support the preparation of statutory, tax reports, returns in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards (Including related audits)
  
• Ensure all company records are up to date in accordance with local regulatory requirements Support continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes and Service Excellence
  
• Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment
  
• Active communication with other departments
  
• Cooperation with auditors
  
• Building and maintaining strong relationship with stakeholders
  
• Manage timely feedback according to Syngenta standard on finance personnel, 3rd party provider and European Finance Operation Team
  
• Support the finance operation project activities and ensure completed in a timely manner
  
• Support BoD processes