Fixed Asset Accountant

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. IFF is very excited to welcome a new Fixed Asset Accountant to our team, and we hope it’s you

The Accountant will process accounting postings, Fixed Assets Transactions on Asset Module, perform closing activities and validate overall closing within the area of responsibility. The Accountant will also perform detailed review, reconciliations, analysis and interpretation of defined processes in the assigned area of work, ensuring accuracy of data and adequate processing and reporting.

**Functional responsibilities**:

- To process accounting postings.
- To perform reconciliations
- To execute and engage on all internal control activities defined within the function.
- To participate on internal & external financial audits
- To drive and facilitate interactions with internal /external customers and third parties (legal entity controllers/ plant accountants).
- To participate in system projects in functional area with limited guidance.
- To prepare and deliver quality financial reports as required by internal or external requirements on time
- To perform detailed review, analysis and interpretation of defined processes in the assigned area of work, ensuring accuracy of data and adequate processing and reporting.
- To perform closing activities
- To validate overall closing within the area of responsibility.
- Consultancy for the SBU 's (cost vs. capital questions and in general any other permanent investment accounting query).
- Active participation in any permanent investment projects (Carve in/ Carve out processes, JV creation, mergers etc).

**Job Requirements**:
**Knowledge & Experience**:

- Accounting/Finance University degree.
- Minimum of 3 years finance/accounting experience. (Experience on Fixed Assets accounting would be a plus)
- US GAAP.
- Business proficiency in English.
- Previous experience working with SAP (any other ERP system will be a plus: Oracle, Navision..).

**Skills & Attributes**:

- Attention to detail.
- Team worker.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Disciplined to follow and update procedures.
- Fast learner.
- Initiative/Innovation.
- Can-do attitude.
- Communication.
- Leadership within his/her processes and projects.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.