Assistant Finance Controller

Role
- Assistant Finance Controller

Location
- Hyderabad

Job model - Hybrid

Experience
- 4-7 years

**Purpose of the job**

The Financial accountant is responsible for accounting and reporting activities, including required analysis thereof, related to the month-end and quarter-end financial closing processes. He ensures the timely closure of Books as per designated timelines identified in FCC (Financial Closing Cockpit). The Financial accountant supports Regional Financial controllers in coordinating with Sub-ledger teams. The Closing processes comprise related activities within the teams of accounting to reporting, Intercompany accounting & reconciliation, Asset accounting and CFA/Tax departments.

Key Responsibilities:
Act as point of contact for specific legal entity/Unit covering the following tasks & responsibilities.

Actuals and Closing:

- Preparation of ageing report as per company policy
- Responsible for the month
- and quarter-end close
- Support in FOOP, CAPEX, OPEX and Management reporting & consolidation
- Monitor accounting processing of FSS in line with DAR
- Process journals for the financial part of the Enterprise Model (f.e. Tolling, stock-level management)
- Responsible for Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation analysis and follow-up and clearing open items
- To distribute accounting period-end timetable according to Name Business /Service Unit policy guidelines.
- Responsible for updating SAPSEM and consolidation sets in SAP SEM
- Reconcile ledgers and sub-ledgers and clear intercompany accounts which are out of balance.
- To obtain approval for accounting period-end timetables according to Name Business /Service Unit approval hierarchy.

Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Collects budget and forecasting data
- Data entry of Budget numbers into SAP

Management Reporting
- Crystal Report - for the applicable units as per the FTOM way

Internal Control and Auditing
- Support Regional Finance Team during the audits
- Ensures compliance with DSM internal control requirements
- Monitors the internal control framework on monthly basis and follows up on remediation plans
- Timely submission of Statement of Responsibility in SAP-GRC - control documentation every month
- Support External Audit process

**You Bring**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
- Proven ability to prioritize quickly and deliver results with a strong track record of managing deliverables from multiple parties to meet challenging deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a virtual team environment across multiple time zones.
- Hands-on, strong communication and people skills
- Ability to influence without authority, and solve difficult problems, combining the ability ato prioritize and function well in a dynamic and ambiguous environment.
- Ability to collaborate and work in team environment.

**We Bring**
- A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box.
- A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
- The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
- A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
- A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.

**Equal Opportunities Commitment**

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse worforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity,national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds ,genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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**About dsm-firmenich**

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm