Job Summary

IFF is a global creator and manufacturer of scent, taste, nutrition, and biosciences solutions that puts the needs of our people, customers, and communities at the heart of what we do. Our Global Shared Services (GSS) team is building a leading organization rooted in a culture of continuous improvement, clean process design, and adoption of the latest technology and automation innovations. We are very excited to welcome a new Senior Accountant to our team! 


The role is based in our Budapest GSS (hybrid model combining office & remote work). You’ll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems.
The Senior Accountant and Country Controller in completing all accounting relevant responsibilities within assigned entities.  You will be working from the Share Service Center in Budapest and will primary report functionally to the Regional Controllership Organization.

Work on month end, quarter end and year end closing under US GAAP following financial standards and procedures of IFF.Complete US GAAP reporting following IFF corporate requests.Coordinate the annual audit activities with external auditors and complete the statutory reporting including reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP.Be responsible for the local tax filing where required & corporate Income tax return, VAT return and all other applicable indirect tax declaration.Assist the Accounting Supervisor and Country Controller in the internal audit and SOX Compliance Control performance or request.Provide the required support on the tax audits and various government inspections.Support the end-to-end P2P & O2C processes managed from the shared service center and coordinate with the country some payments as needed such as Tax, Salary & Wages.

Job Requirements

Strong computer/systems capability Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, Tax principles, statutory and regulatory reporting principlesCertified accountant is a plus e.g ACCA, CIMA, CMA….Good communication and networking skills Consciousness of control and business ethics environmentMeeting deadline, Drive for results, Problem solving, Customer Focus, Strategic Agility

 Qualifications

Education: University Accounting, Finance or Economics degree.Certified accountant is a plus e.g ACCA, CIMA, CMA.Experience:  3 to 8 years relevant experience – Accounting & audit firm experience is a plusFluent English 

Benefits

HO opportunity from the beginning (3 days/week)Welcoming, supportive multinational teamProfessional onboarding processMultinational and supporting environmentCafeteria, health insuranceTraining opportunitiesLanguage learning opportunityLearning and development programsTeam buildingsAnnual bonus

About IFF

With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves.

As a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, we do a lot and continually innovate to do it better.

For more than 130 years we’ve been focused on finding the most innovative solutions to help bring “better for you” products to market. While we have grown over the years, we remain agile in our approach and put our customers’ needs at the forefront of our thinking.

We offer end-to-end service that few can deliver on. Our unparalleled product portfolio is the most robust in the industry and we have leadership positions across key taste, texture, scent, nutrition, enzymes, cultures, soy proteins and probiotics categories.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit: https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion to learn more.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more