Accountant

ROLE PURPOSE:

• Support and secure a solid bedrock for finance activities in Kenya
• Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment
• Deliver high quality set of accounting data to facilitate group, statutory and tax reporting
• Support local Finance activities and coordinate with EFO and GFO
• Support budgeting, forecasting and compliance processes in Kenya
• Protect Syngenta assets in Kenya
• Support the finance integration activities
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and other other laws
• Ensure integrity of the countries compliance program with corporate and local policies and procedures
• Continuously monitor emerging internal control risks and update existing controls and processes to respond to these risks
• Detect and report to appropriate Syngenta management any violation or deviation from standards and practices including the code of conduct, laws and other misconduct

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and accounting operations process, which include: Fixed assets, Payables, Accounts receivables and Transactions proccessiong on ERP system, payments
• Prepare and Record relevant journal entries in local entity books
• Uses best practices and knowledge to improve processes/services
• Support cost awareness and cost control throughout the organization.
• Continuously improve the management reporting process, systems and formats.
• Timely delivery of relevant management reports and /or services to ensure accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS rules for group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes and Service Excellence
• Active involvement in month end closing and year end processes
• Active communication with other departments
• Cooperation with auditors
• Building and maintaining strong relationship with stakeholders
• Reconciling balance sheet ledgers to sub-ledgers on AP/AR/GL and clearing accounts
• Ensure the Basic controls are performed on a timely manner
• Support the finance integration activition and ensure activities are completed in a timely manner
• Prepare necessary calculation required for legal entity intergration and ensure transaction are appropriately recorded
• Support the preparation of statutory, tax reports, returns in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards.
• Ensure all company records are up to date in accordance with Companies Act

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across 100+ countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.

Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Additionally, we are also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.

• Bachelor’s in economics, accounting or business administration.
• CPA-K / ACCA qualification
• Good understanding of supply and manufacturing concepts.
• Excellent in command in English
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Master in Excel, data mining
• SAP and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) knowledge
• Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in a controlling function, preferably within the Flowers industry or a logistic- or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience with accounting and reporting within a complex organization.
• Experience of working and interacting across multiple locations and cultures.
• Experience with SOX, IFRS and financial Compliance.

• Strong controls and compliance focus
• The ability to maintain independence, autonomy and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills
• Strong planning and execution skills