Assistant Manager - Finance

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Hyderabad, India, seeks a finance professional with CA/ICWA/CMA qualifications and 4–8 years of accounting experience. The role covers financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and GL management within a hybrid Shared Services setup.

Proficiency in Excel and SAP is preferred, with strong knowledge of accounting principles and local tax regulations. Excellent English communication and ability to meet deadlines are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Qualified CA / ICWA / CMA with a minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience; or Semi-Qualified (Inter completed) CA / ICWA / CMA with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing practices, internal controls, and local tax regulations.
• Experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and General Ledger management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly reports, accruals, variance analyses, annual reports, local financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate statutory and internal audits, maintain SOX documentation, perform control verification activities, and respond to audit queries, regulatory inquiries, and requests from local tax authorities.
• Monitor and coordinate Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and intercompany billing activities with the Shared Services Center to ensure timely review and clearance of aged items.
• Support tax and Shared Services teams on tax-related matters, including tax assessments, transfer pricing requirements, tax provisioning, and advance tax computations.
• Perform periodic reviews of aged balances across General Ledger accounts and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Manage and support corporate secretarial and compliance-related activities.
• Contribute to additional tasks, special projects, system testing, process improvements, and implementation initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing practices

Internal controls

Tax regulations

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Tax compliance

General Ledger management

Excel

SAP

Education

CA/ICWA/CMA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

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).

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Prepare and analyze monthly reports, accruals, variance analyses, annual reports, local financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate statutory and internal audits, maintain SOX documentation, perform control verification activities, and respond to audit queries, regulatory inquiries, and requests from local tax authorities.
• Monitor and coordinate Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and intercompany billing activities with the Shared Services Center to ensure timely review and clearance of aged items.
• Support tax and Shared Services teams on tax-related matters, including tax assessments, transfer pricing requirements, tax provisioning, and advance tax computations.
• Perform periodic reviews of aged balances across General Ledger accounts and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Manage and support corporate secretarial and compliance-related activities.
• Contribute to additional tasks, special projects, system testing, process improvements, and implementation initiatives as assigned.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Qualified CA / ICWA / CMA with a minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience; or Semi-Qualified (Inter completed) CA / ICWA / CMA with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing practices, internal controls, and local tax regulations.
• Experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and General Ledger management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and working experience in SAP is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to present financial information accurately and effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, tax, Shared Services, and external partners.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Expertise in financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Strong SAP knowledge with solid accounting and tax acumen.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and meet tight deadlines.

Why Choose Us?

• Work in a global organization that values innovation and sustainability.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.