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. We are very excited to welcome a new French Speaking Senior Accountant to our team!
The role is based in our Budapest GSS (hybrid model combining office & remote work). You’ll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems.
The French Speaking Senior Accountant and Country Controller in completing all accounting relevant responsibilities within assigned entities. You will be working from the Share Service Center in Budapest and will primary report functionally to the Regional Controllership Organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 complete 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong computer/systems capability
- Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, Tax principles, statutory and regulatory reporting principles
- Certified accountant is a plus e.g ACCA, CIMA, CMA….
- Good communication and networking skills
- Consciousness of control and business ethics environment
- Meeting deadline, Drive for results, Problem solving, Customer Focus, Strategic Agility
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: University Accounting, Finance or Economics degree.
- Certified accountant is a plus e.g ACCA, CIMA, CMA.
- Experience: 3 to 8 years relevant experience – Accounting & audit firm experience is a plus
- Fluent French, English
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 the 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 self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
