GBS Senior Accounting Specialist

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Our new Global Business Services function, has a new division that will cover Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources activities. We invite you to be part of this dynamic and collaborative environment and contribute to our transformative journey.

Position: Accounting Professional

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly closure for designated companies.
• Execute accounting operations in accordance with CAM guidelines and accounting standards for both local statutory and group reporting purposes.
• Provide analysis, advice, and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Take ownership of financial statements for a part or whole legal entity.
• Respond to customer requests for accounting and tax support.
• Analyze issues and propose solutions for remediation.
• Support and collaborate with the team in the Service Units on accounting issues.
• Lead or participate in small projects or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with peers in the Service Units to support improvements, changes, and new processes.

Additional Responsibilities (Depending on Location):

• Support the preparation of local statutory financial statements.
• Oversee external consultants providing operational and tax activities.
• Oversee and participate in various tax audits.

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting or finance, ideally with certification in international accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax and/or accounting operations.
• Proficiency in IFRS and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong knowledge of local compliance activities, tax, and technical accounting skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform analyses of local, IFRS, accounting, and tax.
• Strong local tax knowledge for specific Sr. Accounting Specialists supporting tax for a specific country.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Desired Competencies:

• Team spirit and proactivity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative journey from the start.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Now! If you are an experienced accounting professional looking to make a significant impact in a global company, we want to hear from you. Join Syensqo's Global Business Services team and be part of our exciting transformation

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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