Expert Accounting

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At dsm-firmenich we strive to achieve a world where you don't have to choose between taste, texture, or health - and can enjoy it all. Our innovative ingredients, expertise, and solutions bridge the gap between the delicious, the nutritious, and the sustainable.

As an Assistant Controller you will be responsible for:

• Support in overall monitoring, reporting, analysis, and coordination of legal/managerial financial statement
• Implementing and supervising structured interactions and improvements with all relevant stakeholders.
• Align activities closely with customer needs to deliver added value with an outside-in perspective.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities:

1. Financial Closing & Reporting

Ensure the timely and accurate execution of financial actuals, closing, and reporting activities for assigned reporting units.

Maintain the integrity of financial statements and management reports in alignment with international and local statutory accounting standards.

1. Balance Sheet & Variance Monitoring

Perform balance sheet monitoring, including financial variance analysis and the management of open items.

Post judgment-based accruals and conduct asset management, pre-close analysis, and tax-related postings.

1. Budgeting & Forecasting Support

Assist the Finance Controller and business teams in setting up the annual budget.

Monitor non-manufacturing operating expenses (Opex) against budget, forecasting and budgeting.

1. Budget/Actuals Discussions & Cycle Setup

Prepare and engage in discussions of budget/actuals with budget holders to ensure alignment.

Set up business cycles in SAP, in coordination with shared service.

1. Compliance & Business Partnering

Ensure compliance with statutory audits, internal financial controls, tax audits, income tax returns, and transfer pricing regulations.

Partner with commercial and manufacturing functions to provide support via management reports.

1. Process Improvement & Intercompany Billing

Drive continuous improvements in finance processes and activities to enhance efficiency and quality.

Work closely with the FSS team for accounting, closing, and reporting activities (e.g., SAP SEM), ensuring accurate intercompany billing for services and reimbursements.

We bring:

A team of diverse employees who aren't afraid to think outside of the box.

A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.

The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.

A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.

A caring and supportive environment where you're empowered to grow and share your ideas.

You bring:

• Education: Chartered Accountant
• Strong understanding INDAS Accounting & Standards.
• Skills & Expertise: Financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, and controlling
• Industry Knowledge: Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of industry dynamics
• Technical Proficiency: Experienced in using ERP systems
• Professional Experience: 4 to 6 years

Equal Opportunities Commitment:

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion becausewhenpeople feelengagedand empowered,their creativityandinnovation drives unprecedented progress.We aimto buildaworkplace whereopportunity really is equal,soeveryonecanthrive.Wedonotdiscriminate: there'sa place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. Dsm-firmenich isanEqual Opportunityand Affirmative ActionEmployer. dsm-firmenich peopleareasdiverseas ourcustomers. For us that includesa commitmenttoensuring equal employmentopportunitiesfor alljob applicantsand employees.Employment decisions are baseduponjob-related reasons regardless ofan applicant'srace, color, religion,sex,sexualorientation,gender identity,age,nationalorigin,disability, maritalstatus, geneticinformation, protectedveteranstatus, oranyotherstatusprotected by law.Wearecommittedto providingreasonable supportfordisabledapplicants in our recruiting process.Shouldyouneedassistance, andarecomfortabletosharethis, please let us know.

About

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.