Team Lead I - Accounting

International Flavors & Fragrances; Hyderabad; Ibrido; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

International Flavors & Fragrances in Hyderabad is seeking a Team Lead I, Accounting to manage a small RTR team and perform complex accounting activities within policy guidelines. The role blends operational delivery with supervision to ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and timely period-end close focused on inventory accounting and costing.

You will lead month-end close, review reconciliations, monitor PPV and variances, and strengthen audit readiness through SOX controls,

Competenze

• 3–6 years of accounting/RTR experience in a shared services environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage across stakeholders.
• Experience in RTR processes including general accounting, inventory accounting, reconciliations, standard costing, and period-end close.

Mansioni

• Lead and support a small RTR team for daily operations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities with accurate reporting.
• Review reconciliations, financial results, and inventory transactions for compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes including production settlements, actual costing, inventory valuation, and allocation activities.
• Monitor and analyze inventory drivers, PPV, and production cost variances.
• Ensure accurate manual inventory postings, accruals, adjustments, and goods-in-transit transactions.
• Drive timely resolution of inventory discrepancies and period-end close backlogs.
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness with documentation support.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and coach the team.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

RTR (Record-to-Report)

Inventory accounting

SAP ERP

SOX compliance

Analytical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

The Team Lead I, Accounting is responsible for leading a small RTR team while performing complex accounting activities within defined policies and best practices. The role combines operational delivery with team supervision, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective execution of period-end close, with a dedicated focus on inventory accounting, costing, and valuation processes.

How you will contribute

• Lead and support a small RTR team, ensuring efficient daily operations and high-quality service delivery.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Review account reconciliations, financial results, and inventory-related transactions for compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including production settlements, actual costing, inventory valuation, and allocation activities.
• Monitor and analyze inventory volume drivers, purchase price variances (PPV), and production cost variances.
• Ensure accurate execution and governance of manual inventory postings, accruals, adjustments, and goods-in-transit transactions.
• Drive timely resolution of inventory discrepancies, reconciliations, and period-end close backlogs.
• Maintain strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness by providing accurate documentation and support.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to enhance team effectiveness.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with minimum 3 - 6 years of experience in accounting, Record-to-Report (RTR), or shared services environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to apply strategic thinking and connect operational activities to broader business objectives.
• Experience in RTR processes, including general accounting, inventory accounting, reconciliations, standard costing, and period-end close activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and a strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit support within a controlled financial environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in inventory accounting, costing, and valuation.
• Strong SAP and RTR process expertise in a shared services environment.
• Proven track record of team leadership, process improvement, and compliance excellence