Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.

FiCo Projects&E2E Fin.&Reporting Trainee

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.  

 

Overall mission:

 

In the role, you will be gaining experience in End-To-End Accounting (as per IFRS / Givaudan Group standard) of the sites that do not have a local finance representative as well as being involved with various FiCo related projects. You will be based in Budapest and report to the Global Solution Expert Ficanace and Controlling.

 

Your main responsibilities:

 

FiCo Project support:

Supporting various projects with documentations, administration, organisation

  • ICON checks

  • Ad-Hoc requests

 

Process invoices: 

• Book as per IFRS and create payment entries in the online Bank platform

 

Book required transactions in SAP as per IFRS requirements, including but not limited to: 

  • IFRS 16, 

  • Building Accruals & Provisions, Currency revaluation, 

  • Cash advances, Service Fee (+AR), Mark up, 

  • CAPEX related transactions, 

  • Book payroll data received from 3rd party

 

Perform Month-End Closing and Reporting

as per IFRS - in SAP & BOFC (Group Consolidation System)

 

Entity Management Reporting

Business Partnering

  • Build constructive and effective relationships with the business and stakeholders

  • Take over ownership to find solution for encountered issues and problems 

  • Actively collaborate with Local & 3rd party teams to support their daily operations 

 

Migration and Improvement

  • Ensure knowledge transfer objectives are met

  • Prepare and update work instructions, process manual

  • Contribute to and manage end-to-end process improvements

  • Participate in projects

 

Academic/Technical Background:

  • Diploma: Ongoing University/college studies in fields related to Finance degree or equivalent (like Chartered accountant)

  • Languages:fluent English; any other language is an advantage 

  • Professional experience: 0-1 years in Finance ; Fixed asset and/or Intercompany experience is advantage

  • SAP knowledge is an advantage (or relevant accounting software)

  • MS office and Advanced knowledge of Excel

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Problem-solving skills

 

Our benefits for you:

 

  • Flexible Working Arrangements (1-2 days office days per week)
  • Access to exclusive perfumes and other employee discounts
  • Career development opportunities in our multinational environment
  • Team buildings and company events
  • Free coffee and tea in our equipped kitchen

 

#LI-Hybrid

 

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.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
 

Remote working:  Hybrid



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.
Join us and Impact Your World

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.