Role purpose • Monitor and improve P&S performance by preparing periodical reports and analysis, discuss underlying assumptions, reasons for major deviations, identify key risks and exposure and taking a supporting role in the budget, forecast and strategic processes. • To secure a solid bedrock for finance activities in Kenya • Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment • Deliver high quality set of accounting data to facilitate group, statutory and tax reporting • Support local Finance activities and coordinate with EFO and GFO • Coordinate compliance processes in Kenya • Protect Syngenta assets in Kenya • Represent Syngenta towards external auditors and local tax authorities • Support the finance integration activities • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other laws • Ensure integrity of the countries' compliance program with corporate and local policies and procedures • Continuously monitor emerging internal control risks and update existing controls and processes to respond to these risks • Detect and report to appropriate Syngenta management any violation or deviation from standards and practices including the code of conduct, laws and other misconduct
Requirements
ACCOUNTABILITIES • Lead the accounting operations process, which includes: Fixed assets, Payables, Accounts receivables and Transactions processing on ERP system, payment • Prepare and analyze Ledger Accounting, Statutory Accounting and Reporting and Tax Reporting and collaborate effectively with both Business Facing Finance and outsourcing companies • Prepare and Record relevant journal entries in local entity books • Uses best practices and knowledge to improve processes/services • Support cost awareness and cost control throughout the organization. • Continuously improve the management reporting process, systems and formats. • May direct and check the work of more junior team members. • 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. • Support continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes and Service Excellence • Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment • Active involvement in month-end closing and year-end processes • Active communication with other departments • Cooperation with auditors • Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders • Reconciling balance sheet ledgers to sub-ledgers on AP/AR/GL and clearing accounts • Ensure the basic controls are performed on time • Support the finance integration activation and ensure activities are completed on time • Prepare necessary calculations required for legal entity integration and ensure transactions are appropriately recorded • Support the preparation of statutory, tax reports, returns in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards. • Ensure all company records are up to date in accordance with Companies Act
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Strong controls and compliance focus • Strong verbal and written communication skills • The ability to maintain independence, autonomy and confidentiality • Ability to work in virtual, multinational and cross functional teams • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment • Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills • Strong planning and execution skills
Critical leadership capabilities • Can demonstrate examples of clear achievement against performance goals • Ensures plans with resources, milestones, measures • Builds up quickly and maintains networks with relevant customers and stakeholders • Displays positive attitude to change and progress • Follows up and checks progress – confronts performance progress directly • Gives and seeks feedback systematically and constructively plans, organizes and monitors performance to meet objectives • Communicates and influences to get commitment compellingly
Knowledge, Experience & capabilities Critical knowledge: • Bachelor/HBO or Master's degree in economics, accounting or business administration. • Professional accounting qualification – CPA, ACCA • Good understanding of supply and manufacturing concepts. • Excellent in English • Working knowledge of SAP. • Master in Excel, data-mining. Preferred knowledge: • Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or Data Analysis • SAP and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) knowledge
Critical experience: • Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in a controlling function, preferably within the Flowers industry or a logistic- or manufacturing environment. • Minimum of 2 - 4 years’ experience with accounting and reporting within a complex organization. • Experience of working and interacting across multiple locations and cultures. • Experience with SOX, IFRS and financial Compliance.
Preferred experience: • Experience of working and interacting across multiple locations and cultures • FP&A background
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