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