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Statutory and Tax Lead East Africa
3 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.
JOB SUMMARY
QualificationsCritical Knowledge and CapabilitiesGood understanding of local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies.Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards.Good understanding of Local regulatory laws. Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls.Good knowledge on tax rules.Good understanding of a how the business operates (eg Seeds, CP, R&D, manufacturing, pension fund rules, HR policies).Good working knowledge of IFRS (and local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies).Knowledge of relevant Syngenta policies and procedures (eg Reporting, capital process, Group Treasury policies, transfer pricing manual etc).Good understanding of internal control framework.Strong communication and relation with key stakeholders.Ability to think globally but to work effectively on local level by considering different cultures and ways of working.Promote continuous improvement mind-set and service mind-set within the team.Critical Experience6 to 8 years working experience in Finance, Tax, Audit or ComplianceEvidence of independency in work, ability to set objectives, deadlines and meet these.Experience in working with multiply teams, 3rd party providers.Process management and compliance knowledge within a complex, matrix organization and across different functions.Project management experience.Experience with ERP / SAP in decentralized environment desired.Good understanding of practical issues and trade-offs faced at country level, while still be able to communicate need to adhere to global standards and principles.Critical Technical, Professional and Personal CapabilitiesCredible with local senior management and comfortable with expressing her views or putting alternate point of view in a constructive way.Strong controls and compliance focusStrong verbal and written communication skillsThe ability to maintain independence, autonomy and confidentialityAbility to work in virtual, multinational and cross functional teamsDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environmentStrong accounting, analytical, and research skillsStrong planning and execution skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Take full accountability over Finance operations activities in business area (including Treasury, statutory and Tax compliance)Manage Finance processes in business area and ensure all these processes / activities follow local & group compliance standards.Review work performed by Junior members of the teamEnsure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS accounting rules used for Group, Statutory and Tax reporting. Participate in "lock meetings" (operational review meeting between 3rd party provider, European Finance Operation Team, Country Finance Lead) to facilitate correctness of data in ERP system.Prepare statutory, tax reports, returns in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards.Supervise that data and output provided by the outsource partner are reliable and meeting defined performance indicators.Make sure that all financial & defined management reporting to fulfil reporting requirements, including legal, VAT, social insurances, statistical information. Prepare relevant journal entries in local entity booksUnderstand the end to end processes (eg Accounting to Reporting, Procure to Pay etc) and key internal controls for these processes and ensure that the processes operate effectively.Ensure Group Transfer Pricing framework is implemented and followed, country specific regulations regarding Transfer Prices are understood and effects agreed with Group Tax team.Ensure high quality data provided for tax reporting and deadlines are kept.Manage internal and external tax audits, make sure proper preparations for inspections.Make sure that Statutory / Tax financial statement is prepared in high quality and in line with local regulation and deadlines.Manage custom taxes and ensure company comply with custom regulationsManage relationship with external custom clearing AgentBuild relationships with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertiseManage innovative tax planning programsIdentify all tax risks and implement process to manage tax and compliance risksManage tax provision and tax compliance processSuggest innovative solutions for process improvement using best practicesManage and coordinate tax auditsEnsure all company records are up to date in accordance with local regulations and facilitate directors minutes (administrator the Board of Directors meetings and ensure compliance with local regulations)Support or act as company secretary and ensure compliance with business areas requirementsManage timely feedback according to Syngenta standard on finance personnel, 3rd party provider and European Finance Operation Team.Ensure duties paid comply with Custom regulationsEnsure annual mandate are renewed, to ensure maximum tax benefit for SyngentaSupport ah-hoc finance operations projectsAct as backup for other finance activities
REQUIRED SKILLS
Accounting, Business strategy, Business intelligence, Financial analysis, Accounting IT-systems (use of)
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
