Financial Accounting Team Leader

**Job Description:** **Role Overview:** As a Financial Accounting Team Leader at Croda, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and timely reporting of monthly management accounts, analytical review, proper accounting of fixed assets, controls monitoring, handling audits, and interacting with bankers. Reporting to the Finance Controller, you will also be responsible for monitoring KPIs and suggesting improvements. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee and develop the financial accounting team to maintain the SAP system, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with procedures and reporting requirements. - Lead the team by setting objectives, conducting annual appraisals, and facilitating personal and professional development. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of general accounting procedures, fixed assets accounting, internal controls, applicable laws, and regulations. - Review and propose enhancements to finance procedures, processes, and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting. - Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting information for review by the finance management team. - Work in a Shared Service Centre environment and collaborate with colleagues from various Croda companies. - Adhere to Service Level Agreements, monitor and improve KPIs in the Record-to-Report workstream. - Lead the coordination for the annual strategic plan and year-end financial accounts submission. - Communicate clearly and consistently while working on complex problem-solving tasks and bespoke software. - Follow established processes and compliance frameworks, liaise with regional colleagues, and resolve finance issues. **Qualifications Required:** - Degree qualified in Accounting, MBA, qualified CA, or Cost Accountant. - Proven experience in General Ledger Accounting and understanding of Company Policies. - Exposure to SAP with preference for S/4 experience. - Strong interpersonal skills and assertive communication ability. - Knowledge of Transfer Pricing Compliance, FEMA, Companies Act, Income Tax, GST. - Ability to work in a team and lead effectively. **Additional Information:** The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package at Croda, including free parking, medical benefits, transportation, career development opportunities, and generous leave policies. *Note: Omitted the "Why Croda " section as it was not relevant to the job description.*,