Senior Analyst, Accounting

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an experienced EMEA Tax Compliance professional for a hybrid role. You will ensure accurate Intrastat, ESL and VAT filings across EMEA, and enhance tax reporting with rigorous GL reconciliations.

qualifications include 3-5 years in EMEA tax, strong VAT knowledge, and experience with SAP FI and BlackLine. The role collaborates across Finance, Tax, AP, AR and VAT teams globally.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in EMEA Tax Compliance.
• Strong expertise in Intrastat, ESL, and European VAT regulations.
• Hands-on experience with Tax GL reconciliations, BlackLine, and SAP FI.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of Intrastat, ESL, and VAT compliance activities across EMEA.
• Drive financial accuracy through Tax GL reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Support statutory compliance and strengthen internal controls in line with SOX requirements.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, AP, AR, and VAT teams to improve tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Deliver actionable tax insights through reporting, dashboards, and analysis.

Skills

EMEA Tax Compliance

Intrastat

ESL

VAT regulations

Tax GL reconciliations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP FI

BlackLine

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. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. 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.

Job Description

Where You'll Make a Difference Ensure accurate and timely filing of Intrastat, ESL, and VAT compliance activities across EMEA. Drive financial accuracy through Tax GL reconciliations and issue resolution. Support statutory compliance and strengthen internal controls in line with SOX requirements. Partner with Finance, Tax, AP, AR, and VAT teams to improve tax reporting and compliance processes. Deliver actionable tax insights through reporting, dashboards, and analysis.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 3-5 years of experience in EMEA Tax Compliance.
• Strong expertise in Intrastat, ESL, and European VAT regulations.
• Hands-on experience with Tax GL reconciliations, BlackLine, and SAP FI.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Proven experience managing tax compliance across multiple European countries.
• Advanced knowledge of VAT reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and automate manual activities.
• Experience working in a global shared services or multinational environment.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional and international teams.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic global tax and finance environment.
• Exposure to complex EMEA tax regulations and international compliance processes.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities to interact with global stakeholders.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on tax governance, compliance, and financial integrity.

Important Information Regarding This Position

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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 stride 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 mo

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 stride 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.