Controlling-Reporting Senior Accountant

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Controlling-Reporting Senior Accountant - Your future role?

As a Controlling-Reporting Senior Accountant, you will perform controlling & reporting responsibilities to deliver the required services to all internal and external customers according to agreed service levels and within laws and regulations and ensure correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in Finance & Controlling according to the requirements specified in your job description.

You will report to the Controlling-Reporting Team Lead.

Your main responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Build constructive and effective relationships with the business and stakeholders
• Take over ownership and find the solution for encountered issues.
• Collaborate with local Finance to support their daily operations.
• Follow up on any issue and inform the Team Lead timely manner.
• Support Controller in performance management of site operations.
• Represent Givaudan DNA and CI mindset.

Professional responsibilites

• Inventory control and valuation (perform inventory closing, variance, WIP calculation, provision)

• Book journal entries, clear GL accounts, take an active part and ensure the accurate completion of the month/year-end closing activities, including accruals and revaluation; Provide data for auditors

• Ensure the completion of reporting (month end close related) and reconcile Balance sheet accounts

• Follow the internal audit control point and ensure the completeness

• Understand and follow processes with the relevant Policies

• Perform daily workflow requests (Transfer pricing and Material related)

• Analyse Controlling/Reporting activities, make proposals to improve and standardize the processes

• Perform regular and ad-hoc reporting upon request

• Actively participate in and coordinate projects and process improvements

• Prepare and update work instructions and SOP

• Provide support and train junior team members and ensure knowledge transfer

• Take part in the yearly Budget process

• Explore new way of solution, harmonise, standardize the process

• Payment approval on DB and Citibank transfers

You have:

• Diploma:  Finance degree (college or university or Chartered accountant, Tax advisor)

• English in writing and communication

• Professional experience:  min 5 years in Finance area (Controlling, factory experience preferred, GL Accountant)

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent tools, 

• SAP experience

• Experience with legal regulations, corporate policies and work instruction; 

• Compliance with Health and Safety at work Act and fire and work protection regulations, 

• Aware of management regulations and other directives and act accordingly

Our benefits:

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Great compensation package including bonus and cafeteria

• Private health insurance

• Career development opportunities

• Extended yearly health check

• Free coffee/tea

• Access to exclusive perfumes

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
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