Operations Specialist - Management Accounting (Bengaluru)

Leading; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer in India (Division: Enabling Functions) invites applications for an Operations Specialist - Management Accounting based in Bengaluru. You will ensure complete, timely accounting operations and SAP system alignment with group standards to support business steering at local and global levels.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in finance/accounting and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with strong English communication and SAP FI/CO proficiency.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 8 years skilled experience in General Accounting, Product Costing, Financial Analysis or similar fields.
• Fluent in English, strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute Accounting Operations activities timely and in line with defined standards.
• Coordinate with Controlling, Sales & Marketing, Production for data accuracy and master data changes.
• Support legal entities closing, review results and perform manual postings when needed.
• Create tickets for master data updates and inform business; initiate WPA/BayJED postings for overheads.
• Monitor data quality and perform adjustments for CCA, PCA and COPA; check cost center results.
• Handle service accounting activities such as project invoicing and asset sale invoicing.
• Provide specialized ad hoc and project support within own area of expertise.

Skills

SAP FI/CO

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP FI/CO

Job description

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. If youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, theres only one choice.

Operations Specialist - Management Accounting

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for complete, timely and qualitative execution of Accounting Operations activities (according to the defined activity split). Contribute to the reliability of the financial statements in his/her scope of responsibility in accordance with group standards and subgroup reporting requirement. Implement the best practice in relevant process and ensure SAP system design in line with group & Subgroup standards to meet the business steering requirement from local and global.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for timely and complete execution of Accounting Operations activities as defined by supervisor. Ensure data quality and SAP system setup in line with group standards and divisional requirements, also to meet local business steering requirement for area of responsibility.
• Contact business (Controlling, Sales & Marketing, Production etc.) for clarification of business requirements, changes needed for CCA, PCA and COPA master data.
• Support Legal Entities closing process. Review the closing results and follow up with divisions and functions. Perform manual postings where applicable.
• Create ticket / request for new and adjusted master data (CC, internal order, cost element, cycle/cost allocation) and inform business. Initiate / create accounting posting request (WPA/BayJED) for postings to Overhead Management
• Monitor data quality, identify correction requirements and perform adjustments for CCA, PCA and COPA. Check the content of cost center result during closing.
• Perform Service Accounting activities such as project invoicing and asset sale invoicing, analyze request and check MD parameters, request Master data
• Specialized ad hoc support and project support specific to own area of expertise.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

Internal:

• Operations Manager
• Other AccP departments
• Country Platform Functions
• Business Functions (Controlling, Plant and Site Management etc.)
• FASS
• GPG/GPO s
• Internal Auditors
• ICS Managers

External:

• External Auditors

WHO YOU ARE:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting or equivalent degree.
• At least 8 years skilled experience in General Accounting, Product Costing, Financial Analysis or similar fields
• Skillful in SAP ERP FI/CO module with a good overview of interfaces with other modules.
• Fundamental understanding of global accounting and controlling processes and their point of intersection with other business processes.
• Profound knowledge of subgroup value flows and controlling logic.
• Good communication skill and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, other languages appreciated.
• Good to have: Chartered Accountant and/or Cost Accountant
• Good to have: Knowledge of Bayer Group accounting and reporting requirements, especially PA/IV and/or VFM in accordance with the Bayer Cost Accounting Directive

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YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location:India : Karnataka : Bangalore

Division:Enabling Functions

Reference Code:847474