Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company. We help millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while taking care of the planet.

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Junior Accountant

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Description

Role purpose

To secure a solid bedrock for finance activities in the country.

Manage local Finance activities and coordinate Finance services with European Finance Operation Centre (EFO) and Global Finance Operation Centre (GFO) and outside service provider.

Take accountability for accountability and responsibility over indirect tax activities and ad-hoc country regulatory reporting requirements.

Actively participate in group reporting requirements, including Tax reporting

Deliver high quality set of accounting data to facilitate group, statutory and tax reporting (including audits).

Ensure and drive compliance with Companies policies (including the Direct Business Compliance Framework) and laws relating to legal entity.

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.

Note role will support multiple countries based on need within AME.

Accountabilities

Lead the accounting operations process, which include: Fixed assets, Payables, Treasury and Transactions processing on ERP system (If required), payment preparation (If required)

Active involvement in month end closing , Treasury activities and year end processes/Activities, including reconciling balance sheet ledgers (None SAP environment)

Be the escalation point for Accounts payables activities supported by GFO

Prepare and analyze Ledger Accounting, Statutory Accounting and Reporting and Tax Reporting and collaborate effectively with both Business Facing Finance and outsourcing company

Prepare and Record relevant journal entries in local entity books (Non-SAP environment)

Uses best practices and knowledge to improve processes/services

May direct and check work of more junior team members or EFO/GFO

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

Ensure the Basic controls are performed on a timely manner

Support the preparation of statutory, tax reports, returns in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards (Including related audits)

Ensure all company records are up to date in accordance with local regulatory requirements Support continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes and Service Excellence

Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment

Active communication with other departments

Cooperation with auditors

Building and maintaining strong relationship with stakeholders

Manage timely feedback according to Syngenta standard on finance personnel, 3rd party provider and European Finance Operation Team

Support the finance operation project activities and ensure completed in a timely manner

Support BoD processes

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Professional qualification

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

Key Technical Requirements:

Advanced financial accounting and reporting expertise

Proficiency in IFRS/GAAP standards

Strong system knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP)

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Strong business analytics capabilities

Strategic planning and forecasting expertise

Additional desirable qualifications:

Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA)

MBA

Data analytics certifications

Change management certification

Industry-specific certifications

Critical knowledge & experience

Good knowledge of statutory accounting and awareness of tax laws

2+ years of professional experience in total preferably in multinational companies

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, S4Hana experience is a plus)

Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional matrix organization

Good knowledge of IFRS, Generally Accepted Accounting Policies and tax concepts is a plus

Awareness of end-to-end processes and internal controls

Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks

Knowledge of relevant Syngenta policies and procedures.

Conducts efficient analyses, identifies key themes and address the root causes.

Consistently makes progress even in highly ambiguous circumstances

Tackles tough challenges or problems quickly and directly.

Administrative Writing Skills

Critical leadership capabilities

Builds good relationship with colleagues and stakeholders

Sense of ownership and personal commitment to the work

Agile working mindset

Critical success factors & key challenges

Strong awareness of Accounting with specialization in IFRS, Statutory Accounting and Direct Tax concepts, GAAP knowledge

Strong and effective communication in relation to key stakeholders (3rd party supplier, country finance teams, auditors, group consolidation team)

Ability to effectively prioritize tasks

Promote a continuous improvement mind-set

Openness to new digital solutions and appliance of it

Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls

Good working knowledge of IFRS (and local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies)

Knowledge of relevant Syngenta policies and procedures (eg Reporting, capital process, Group Treasury policies, transfer pricing manual etc).

Good understanding of internal control framework

Strong communication and relation with key stakeholders

• Lead the accounting operations process, which include: Fixed assets, Payables, Treasury and Transactions processing on ERP system (If required), payment preparation (If required)
• Active involvement in month end closing , Treasury activities and year end processes/Activities, including reconciling balance sheet ledgers (None SAP environment)
• Be the escalation point for Accounts payables activities supported by GFO
• Prepare and analyze Ledger Accounting, Statutory Accounting and Reporting and Tax Reporting and collaborate effectively with both Business Facing Finance and outsourcing company
• Prepare and Record relevant journal entries in local entity books (Non-SAP environment)
• Uses best practices and knowledge to improve processes/services
• May direct and check work of more junior team members or EFO/GFO
• 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
• Ensure the Basic controls are performed on a timely manner
• Support the preparation of statutory, tax reports, returns in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards (Including related audits)
• Ensure all company records are up to date in accordance with local regulatory requirements Support continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes and Service Excellence
• Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment
• Active communication with other departments
• Cooperation with auditors
• Building and maintaining strong relationship with stakeholders
• Manage timely feedback according to Syngenta standard on finance personnel, 3rd party provider and European Finance Operation Team
• Support the finance operation project activities and ensure completed in a timely manner
• Support BoD processes

• Advanced financial accounting and reporting expertise
• Proficiency in IFRS/GAAP standards
• Strong system knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong business analytics capabilities
• Strategic planning and forecasting expertise
• Good knowledge of statutory accounting and awareness of tax laws
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional matrix organization
• Good knowledge of IFRS, Generally Accepted Accounting Policies and tax concepts is a plus
• Awareness of end-to-end processes and internal controls
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of relevant Syngenta policies and procedures.
• Conducts efficient analyses, identifies key themes and address the root causes.
• Consistently makes progress even in highly ambiguous circumstances
• Tackles tough challenges or problems quickly and directly.
• Administrative Writing Skills
• Builds good relationship with colleagues and stakeholders
• Sense of ownership and personal commitment to the work
• Agile working mindset
• Strong awareness of Accounting with specialization in IFRS, Statutory Accounting and Direct Tax concepts, GAAP knowledge
• Strong and effective communication in relation to key stakeholders (3rd party supplier, country finance teams, auditors, group consolidation team)
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Promote a continuous improvement mind-set
• Openness to new digital solutions and appliance of it
• Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls
• Good working knowledge of IFRS (and local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies)
• Knowledge of relevant Syngenta policies and procedures (eg Reporting, capital process, Group Treasury policies, transfer pricing manual etc).
• Good understanding of internal control framework
• Strong communication and relation with key stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA)
• MBA
• Data analytics certifications
• Change management certification
• Industry-specific certifications