SME ATR-Fixed Assets

Role Purpose:

• Responsible for Fixed Assets for CH and Americas. Strong knowledge of IFRS 16 -lease accounting, Fixed Asset management includes Asset Under Construction, asset creation, disposal and reconciliation review and approval.

• Responsible for creating and communicating key financial and business analysis/support to management on capital expenditure and depreciation trends. Requires technical accounting knowledge om Fixed Asset process.

• To ensure various transactions in A2R-FA process for e.g. Asset Capitalization / Depreciation / Disposals / Journal preparation and posting / Reconciliations / Asset Management s etc., are processed accurately and within agreed lead times to meet MEC close timelines.

• Act as a primary point of contact these activities/queries and audit questions.

• Drive the lease contracts in accordance with IFRS 16, ensure all financial impacts are correctly recorded. Provide technical expertise in use of Tagetik application like manual contract addition (if applicable).

Accountabilities:

Execute Syngentas A2R processes to ensure service to stakeholders

Deliver finance operations activities in line with Syngenta Process document (SPD), Finance Target Operating Model (TOM), other applicable corporate policies and procedures.

Act as a Subject matter expert and point of contact for a given geographical area for A2R Core processes.

Support and drive continuous improvements in the process, in line with the digital strategy. Provides immediate supervision to team for operational & technical support.

Sets and delegates day-to-day tasks to achieve operational objectives

Ensure compliance with departmental Syngenta policies, procedures, and defined internal controls.

Ensures accountability and stewardship of resources in compliance with Syngenta standards and procedures

Review of Month end reports like Capex Spent, Capital Work-in-progress, Open Line items, Project Analysis, Journals, Asset Management and Group Reporting teams collaborate effectively with Finance Operations Team in line with IFRS.

Ensure to meet the KPIs for the process.

Support the Leadership by working directly with the stakeholders to identify corrective actions for the areas of improvement

Review of internal and external audit information.

Should be able to implement and follow a strong Governance model around the process to deliver tasks in a controlled environment Functional or Leadership Competency:

• Client Service Focus: This is the ability to see life from the perspective of the client to deeply understand client motivation. Applies a service mind-set that is centered on developing, delivering and improving a service: Understanding all the components of a service, managing client expectations, challenging and engaging clients successfully.
• Judgment: Analise information, guidelines, and requirements from different sources to evaluate alternatives and make effective judgments. Draws accurate, useful conclusions from financial, business, and quantitative information. Makes timely and sound decisions on everyday issues and problems by applying accurate logic, appropriate knowledge, expertise, and common sense.
• Execution & Results Orientation: Manages work and work performance, holding everyone accountable to effectively and efficiently completing work responsibilities. Demonstrates initiative and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful results, meeting or exceeding goals, and acting on opportunities to create value.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master/MBA in Economics/Finance/Accounting
• Proven experience of fixed assets with strong knowledge of IFRS 16
• 8-10 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational environment
• Sound in finance or accounting background
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is preferred)
• Good understanding of Accounting
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional matrix organization
• Approaches work in an efficient manner, capably juggling multiple priorities to ensure results are achieved
• Regularly takes initiative, maintaining productivity and a positive outlook even when faced with significant challenges
• Projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others and promotes commitment to the organizations vision, values, and direction
• Results focused mindset; ability to efficiently prioritize and drive for performance
• Shows strong commitment to achieving results
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with staff at all levels within Syngenta