Senior Accountant

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in Mexico City offers a hybrid Senior Accountant position focused on ensuring financial accuracy, statutory compliance, and robust reporting.

The role partners with global finance teams to drive value while applying US GAAP and local Chilean requirements. The successful candidate will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, support month/quarter/year-end close, and assist audits and tax provisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries in SAP and Central Finance (CFIN).
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate preparation of local statutory financial statements per Chilean regulatory requirements.
• Support external and internal audits with reconciliations and schedules.
• Assist tax reporting packages and income tax provision activities.

Skills

SAP

US GAAP

SOX controls

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

CFIN

Job description

## Senior AccountantApply: Hybrid Working: Punto Polanco, Mexico: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: December 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R22911**Job Summary**Are you ready to drive financial accuracy, statutory compliance, and impactful reporting while partnering with global finance teams in a dynamic international environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. **Finance:** Empowering strategic decisions through expertise; fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk and driving value across global operations. The role is based in **Tecnoparque, Azcapotzalco** (**hybrid role**). Be part of a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. **Where You'll Make a Difference*** Prepare and record journal entries in **SAP** and **Central Finance (CFIN)**, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.* Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews to support strong financial governance and reporting accuracy.* Support **month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities**, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.* Coordinate the preparation of **local statutory financial statements** and supporting documentation in compliance with **Chilean regulatory requirements**.* Maintain accounting records and statutory books in accordance with **Chilean legal, tax and accounting requirements**.* Support **external and internal audits** by providing reconciliations, schedules, analyses and required documentation.* Prepare and review **tax reporting packages** and support **income tax provision** activities.* Partner with **Treasury, Tax, Global Business Services (GBS)** and Corporate Finance teams to resolve accounting, reporting and compliance matters.* Ensure compliance with **SOX controls**, company policies, **US GAAP** and **Local GAAP**. **What Makes You the Right Fit*** Bachelor’s degree in **Accounting**.* 3-4 years of experience in **accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance or controllership activities**.* Strong knowledge of **US GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls**.* Experience working with **SAP**.* Experience with **account reconciliations, statutory reporting and audit support activities**.* **Advanced Microsoft Excel** skills.* **Intermediate to advanced English proficiency** with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global environment.* Strong **analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills** with a high level of attention to detail.* Ability to build effective partnerships with **local, regional and global stakeholders**. **How Would You Stand Out?*** Previous experience supporting **accounting operations, statutory reporting or legal entities in Chile**.* Knowledge of **Chilean accounting, tax and regulatory requirements**.* Experience working in **multinational organizations** or **shared services environments**. **Why Choose Us?*** Be part of a global organization that combines science, creativity and innovation to make a meaningful impact.* Collaborate with diverse teams across regions and functions in a highly connected international environment.* Gain exposure to global finance processes, compliance frameworks and transformation initiatives.* Join an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and empowers employees to thrive.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 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.