Role purpose
Monitor and improve P&S performance by preparing periodical reports and analysis, discuss underlying assumptions, reasons for major deviations, identify key risks and exposure and taking a supporting role in the budget, forecast and strategic processes.
To secure a solid bedrock for finance activities in Kenya
Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment
Deliver high quality set of accounting data to facilitate group, statutory and tax reporting
Support local Finance activities and coordinate with EFO and GFO
Coordinate compliance processes in Kenya
Protect Syngenta assets in Kenya
Represent Syngenta towards external auditors and local tax authorities
Support the finance integration activities
Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other laws
Ensure integrity of the countries' compliance program with corporate and local policies and procedures
Continuously monitor emerging internal control risks and update existing controls and processes to respond to these risks
Detect and report to appropriate Syngenta management any violation or deviation from standards and practices including the code of conduct, laws and other misconduct
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead the accounting operations process, which includes: Fixed assets, Payables, Accounts receivables and Transactions processing on ERP system, payment
Prepare and analyze Ledger Accounting, Statutory Accounting and Reporting and Tax Reporting and collaborate effectively with both Business Facing Finance and outsourcing companies
Prepare and Record relevant journal entries in local entity books
Uses best practices and knowledge to improve processes/services
Support cost awareness and cost control throughout the organization.
Continuously improve the management reporting process, systems and formats.
May direct and check the work of more junior team members.
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.
Support continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes and Service Excellence
Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment
Active involvement in month-end closing and year-end processes
Active communication with other departments
Cooperation with auditors
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders
Reconciling balance sheet ledgers to sub-ledgers on AP/AR/GL and clearing accounts
Ensure the basic controls are performed on time
Support the finance integration activation and ensure activities are completed on time
Prepare necessary calculations required for legal entity integration and ensure transactions are appropriately recorded
Support the preparation of statutory, tax reports, returns in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards.
Ensure all company records are up to date in accordance with Companies Act
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
Strong controls and compliance focus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
The ability to maintain independence, autonomy and confidentiality
Ability to work in virtual, multinational and cross functional teams
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills
Strong planning and execution skills
Critical leadership capabilities
Can demonstrate examples of clear achievement against performance goals
Ensures plans with resources, milestones, measures
Builds up quickly and maintains networks with relevant customers and stakeholders
Displays positive attitude to change and progress
• Follows up and checks progress - confronts performance progress directly
• Gives and seeks feedback systematically and constructively plans, organizes and monitors performance to meet objectives
• Communicates and influences to get commitment compellingly
Knowledge, Experience & capabilities
Critical knowledge:
Bachelor/HBO or Master's degree in economics, accounting or business administration.
Professional accounting qualification - CPA, ACCA
Good understanding of supply and manufacturing concepts.
Excellent in English
Working knowledge of SAP.
Master in Excel, data-mining.
Preferred knowledge:
Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or Data Analysis
SAP and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) knowledge
Critical experience:
Minimum 1 - 2 years' experience in a controlling function, preferably within the Flowers industry or a logistic- or manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 2 - 4 years' experience with accounting and reporting within a complex organization.
Experience of working and interacting across multiple locations and cultures.
Experience with SOX, IFRS and financial Compliance.
Preferred experience:
Experience of working and interacting across multiple locations and cultures
FP&A background