Analyst
IFF
Remote
Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.
The role is based in Hyderabad, India(hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Perform daily GR-IR account reconciliations using SAP and Blackline, ensuring timely resolution of open items.
- Monitor GR-IR balances, review aged items, and collaborate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Receiving teams to resolve mismatches.
- Prepare and maintain reconciliation documentation for audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Support internal and external audits by providing reports, explanations, and acting as the focal point for auditor communications.
- Review account reconciliations in Blackline, analyze trends, complete fluctuation analysis, and manage process metrics for transparency.
- Organize monthly briefings with GPOs, implement policy updates, and participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
- Identify and escalate reconciliation issues, perform root cause analysis, and assist in implementing corrective actions.
- Act as the focal point for external financial and statutory filings, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, local accounting principles, and legal requirements.
- Propose and implement practical solutions and new ideas to improve work processes, reduce complexity, and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualified Accountant (CA, CMA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA) with a bachelor’s degree in commerce.
- 0–2 years of experience in GL reconciliation with strong technical accounting skills.
- Proficient in Excel (including basic Macros), Blackline, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and sound understanding of SAP FICO.
- Strong analytical ability to summarize processes and information clearly and concisely.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with clarity in thought process.
- Ability to share knowledge and collaborate professionally across teams.
- Demonstrates initiative and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment during peak periods.
- Proactive in proposing ideas and solutions to improve processes and drive efficiency.
- Positive attitude with zeal to learn new things and ability to handle heavy or varied workload.
- Strong in accounting and analytical skills.
- Capable to challenge status quo for process improvement.
- Hybrid model(3 days/week).
- Two-way transportation.
- Learning and development programs.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more