Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant assists Accounting Supervisor and Country Controller in all accounting relevant responsibilities within assigned entities. 

Your Role 

• Work on month end, quarter end and year end closing under US GAAP following financial standards and procedures of IFF.
• Complete US GAAP reporting following IFF corporate requests.
• Coordinate the annual audit activities with external auditors and prepare the statutory reporting including reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Be responsible for the local tax filing where required & corporate Income tax return, VAT return and all other applicable indirect tax declaration.
• Assist the Accounting Supervisor and Country Controller in the internal audit and SOX Compliance Control performance or request.
• Provide the required support on the tax audits and various government inspections.
• Support the end-to-end P2P & O2C processes managed from the shared service center and coordinate with the country some payments as needed such as Tax, Salary & Wages.

Job Requirements

What you Bring to IFF    

• University Accounting, Finance or Economics degree.
• Certified accountant is a plus e.g ACCA, CIMA, CMA
• Good communication and networking skills
• 3 to 8 years relevant experience – Accounting & audit firm experience is a plus
• Strong computer/systems capability
• Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, Tax principles, statutory and regulatory reporting principles
• Consciousness of control and business ethics environment
• Meeting deadline, Drive for results, Problem solving
• Fluent in English is required.

Our Team    
IFF is a global creator and manufacturer of scent, taste, nutrition, and biosciences solutions that puts the needs of our people, customers, and communities at the heart of what we do. 

Our Global Shared Services (GSS) team is building a leading organization rooted in a culture of continuous improvement, clean process design, and adoption of the latest technology and automation innovations. You’ll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems and manage the core data IFF executives need to make key business decisions.

What We Offer    
We recognize that being a changemaker requires effort and determination, which is why our compensation packages recognize the value you bring to IFF.  

Diverse and inclusive Culture – We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is welcomed and empowered to succeed.
Continuous Learning – We believe in the power of our people and allowing them to grow.  
Career Development – Our environment is designed to allow IFFers to learn, experiment, and design their own futures.
Technology – We provide the tools and training needed to stay on the leading edge of technology and automation innovation. 
Flexibility – We’ll give you the resources and time to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.  We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. To learn more visit https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion