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GL Accountant

Job Summary

Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.

The role is based in Hyderabad, India(hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Perform month‑end closing activities, including general ledger analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of SOX control documentation.
Prepare and post standard, recurring, and ad‑hoc journal entries while ensuring timely and accurate related account reconciliations.
Review FI invoice accruals, process local tax provisions, and ensure the financial ledger is closed accurately each period.
Conduct variance analysis, review cost center expenses, and support the transfer and reconciliation of GL data for consolidation.
Monitor performance metrics, ensure appropriate controls at each step, and identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary support and documentation.
Maintain day‑to‑day operational tasks while supporting overall team operations and service delivery.
Contribute to achieving KPIs related to accuracy, timeliness, and process compliance, escalating issues proactively to leadership as needed.
Lead by example by following established processes and standards while maintaining a positive, solution‑oriented mindset and performing other duties as assigned.

What Makes You the Right Fit

CA Inter/CMA /ACCA with 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or related functions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Solid working knowledge of general accounting procedures and GAAP.
Good understanding of end‑to‑end accounting processes and controls.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel.
Experience with ERP platforms, preferably SAP ECC.
Ability to deliver accurate work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining excellent customer service.
Demonstrates a team‑oriented, can‑do mindset and is flexible to work in APAC/EMEA time zones.

How Would You Stand Out?

Positive attitude with zeal to learn new things and ability to handle heavy or varied workload.
Multitasks, ability to navigate between different complex matters to quickly identify investigation and resolution paths.
Good communication skills with clarity in thought process.

Why Choose Us?

Hybrid model(3 days/week).
Two-way transportation.
Learning and development programs.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion

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