Country Accountant

Our client is a global specialty materials company committed to enhancing the quality of life through innovative products and solutions, prioritizing safety and sustainability. With a focus on key sectors such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables, it leverages cutting-edge technology platforms, fosters deep customer engagement, and drives differentiated application development to maintain its leading positions in these markets. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, they have employed approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full sets of accounts in accordance with US GAAP and applicable local GAAP.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including conducting quality reviews.
• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of statutory financial reports.
• Coordinate and liaise with external parties such as auditors as required.
• Ensure compliance to US GAAP, local GAAP and related international accounting standards.
• Support organizational strategic initiatives within the organization.
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints, to a high level of accuracy.
• Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities as required.
• Adhere to relevant quality, environmental, health, and safety management system requirements.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• MBA finance /MCOM/BCom, professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or auditing experience, preferably within a multinational company.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Has a "can-do" attitude, pro-active, flexible mind-set
• High level of accounting knowledge
• Working knowledge of key systems (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.) is essential.
• Is able to work in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to make sound and independent judgements.