Fixed Asset Specialist - R2R

AkzoNobel; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Maharashtra, India, seeks an accounting professional to support monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end financial closing for the region. You will manage general ledger setup for IFRS and statutory reporting and coordinate with RAC analysts, BU accounting managers and GBS on accounting topics.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, SAP/MFGPRO experience, and strong Excel skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver accurate results in English.

Qualifications

• Accounting professional with 5+ years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting processes.
• SAP or MFGPRO experience preferred.
• Understanding of tax/VAT and tax declarations.
• Familiar with consolidation systems, ideally HFM.
• Strong Excel skills and advanced data handling.
• Ability to work under time pressure during month-end closures and deliver accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end financial closing for the region.
• Maintain and share the financial reporting setup and general ledger structure for IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Interact with RAC analysts, BU Accounting Managers and GBS on accounting subjects and processing.

Skills

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

MFGPRO

HFM

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Job Purpose

• Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entities in the region
• Maintain and share with the entities the set-up of the financial reporting – and general ledger structure for both IFRS and statutory reporting
• Active interaction with other RAC analysts, BU Accounting Manager(s) and GBS about accounting subjects, transaction processing and performance
• Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities

Key Activities

• Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entity or entities in the region (including dependent on role split Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Inter Company Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Period Close Activities, Statutory and Tax Reporting)
• Support consolidation of legal entity statements and local statutory reporting in the region
• Thorough knowledge on Fixed asset process (Acquisition, disposal, depreciation, Impairment etc.) and IFRS 16 process.
• SAP hands on knowledge is must.
• Advise on operational complex and judgement based general accounting (e.g. complex (non-rule based) accruals) and recurring month-end activities
• Review P&L and BS from an accounting perspective in ERP / HFM (during the month / as per the agreed BS review cycle)
• Comply with rules and regulations set by global accounting and implement accounting policies
• Identify and signal recurring issues for further process improvement
• Drive standardization and quality in balance sheet reconciliation process
• Operational key link for GBS (e.g. in escalation or advice on transactions)
• Involve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is required
• Support specialists in specific accounting and/or tax topics where operational assistance is required
• Support RAC operations teamlead in liaising with local authorities and internal / external auditors
• Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities
• Deliver recurring input for tax and regulatory requirements

Experience

• Accounting professional with preferably 5+ years of experience in accounting and reporting, and capable of analyzing complex processes and issues (2nd or 3rd accounting job)
• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Adequate expertise knowledge in financial accounting (IFRS, accounting processes)
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial / ERP systems, SAP/ MFGPRO knowledge preferred
• Understanding on the tax, VAT, tax declarations, statistical reporting to the tax authorities etc
• Understanding of Consolidation systems, preferably HFM
• Problem solving with analytical skills
• Result orientated with a focus on service delivery
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
• Drive monthly closing and reporting processes for scope of work
• Autonomous in organizing responsibilities and work
• Ability to work under severe time pressure during month-end closures and continuously retain ‘an eye’ for the details
• Adequate communication skills and full professional proficiency in English

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55820