Accounting to Reporting Senior Analyst (fixed term contract for 7 months)

Company Description

About Syngenta  

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

Job Description

We make a difference 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Finance Operations team is seeking a Accounting to Reporting Senior Analyst (fixed term contract for 7 months) in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Accountabilities 

• Provide accurate, timely and proper substantiation of financial reporting monthly submissions in line with the Syngenta Financial Reporting requirements.
• Ensure properly recording cost of newly added fixed assets and Fixed Asset (FA) depreciation, as well as accounting for impairments/disposal.
• Prepare relevant adjustments related to Fixed Asset (FA) accounts ensuring timely and accurate recording of all Fixed Asset (FA) transactions.
• Open Project Review of project completion and capitalization - analyze and monitor Asset under construction (AUC) account.
• Bank transactions analysis and ensure proper accounting, in collaboration with other Finance Operations areas.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS rules for group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting (local ERP only).
• Work together with GFO (Accounting to Report partners in India) to ensure data quality and output are reliable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes.
• Give high quality of support to fixed assets management.
• Contribute to a high level of financial compliance.
• Support internal /external audits and ensure timely remediation of outstanding audit issues.

Qualifications

Required  

• Graduate accountant or management bachelor. (mandatory)
• Working experience 2-3 years in accounting, experience in Fixed Asset/Banking. (desirable)
• Intermediate level of English. (mandatory)
• Experience with ERP (SAP highly valuable).
• Intermediate Excel knowledge. (mandatory)
• Analytic skills, dynamic, team working, organized and attentive to deadlines.
• Process improvement and efficiency mentality.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS.

Additional Information

What We Offer  

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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