About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

Preparation of End-to-End Financial Statements of Legal Entity
Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entities in the region
Maintain and share with the entities the set-up of the financial reporting – and general ledger structure for both IFRS/IndAS and statutory reporting
Support Statutory Audits, Tax audits (Direct/Indirect) and filing compliances
Active interaction with other RAC analysts, BU Accounting Manager(s) and GBS about accounting subjects, transaction processing and performance
Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities

Key Activities

Responsible for End-to-End Financial Statements of Legal Entity and supporting the RAC group for finalization of Financial Statements
Responsible for monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entity or entities in the region, in an accurate and timely way, (including Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Inter Company Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Period Close Activities, Statutory and Tax Reporting)
Support consolidation of legal entity statements and local statutory reporting in the region
Advise on operational complex and judgement based general accounting (e.g. complex (non-rule based) accruals) and recurring month-end activities
Monitor IFRS/IndAS and other compliance with policies and treatments
Review P&L and BS from an accounting perspective in ERP / HFM (during the month / as per the agreed BS review cycle)
Complete A-forms
Support Statutory Audits, Tax audits (Direct/Indirect) and filing compliances
Comply with rules and regulations set by global accounting team
Identify and signal recurring issues for further process improvement
Drive standardization and quality in balance sheet reconciliation process
Operational key link for GBS (e.g. in escalation or advice on transactions)
Involve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is required
Support ACs/specialists in specific accounting and/or tax topics where operational assistance is required
Support RAC operations in liaising with local authorities and internal / external auditors
Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities
Deliver recurring input for tax and regulatory requirements

Experience

Accounting professional with preferably 5-7 years of experience in accounting and reporting, and capable of analyzing complex processes and issues (2nd or 3rd accounting job)
Experience in handling Listed Indian Entity and also worked in Shared Services Setup
Degree in Finance or Accounting
CA Final or CA Intermediate added advantage
Expertise knowledge in financial accounting (IFRS/IndAS, accounting processes)
Knowledge and understanding of Financial / ERP systems, SAP/MFGPRO knowledge preferred
Understanding on the Direct and Indirect tax, GST, tax filings/assessments, reporting to the tax authorities etc
Understanding of Consolidation systems, preferably HFM
Problem solving with analytical skills
Result orientated with a focus on service delivery
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
Drive monthly closing and reporting processes for scope of work
Autonomous in organizing responsibilities and work
Ability to work under severe time pressure during month-end closures and continuously retain an eye for the details
Good communication skills and full professional proficiency in English

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55386

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