Role purpose

To provide financial compliance expertise and monitor Syngenta Internal Controls Framework (ICF), with focus on Process Level & Company Level controls compliance.To work on continuous improvements projects within financial compliance areasAct as independent control auditor and assess critically of test results

Accountabilities

Execution of independent management walkthroughs, testing and review as per agreed scoping provided by Global Financial Compliance and ensure proper documentation of Walkthrough.Ensure timeliness and accuracy of various financial compliance reporting activities and liaise with control performers for clarifications and agreement on remediation actions.Ensure that all compliance documents are stored centrally in document library/sharepoint to meet applicable statutory requirements.Conduct a review of testing to comply with the four-eyes principle.

Critical success factors & key challenges

Strong awareness of Financial Risk & Controls and effective ways of risk managementStrong, effective communication in relation to key stakeholders (global, regional, local), including senior managersGlobal player: ability to think globally but to work effectively on regional and local level by considering different cultures and ways of workingStay abreast of changing rules and legislation; and the implement the ongoing testing requirements and documentation accordingly.High degree of intellectual curiosity; ability to self-learn and to continuously identify areas of improvement in existing processes.Collaborating within the team and contributing in establishing trust.
Company Description

At the Syngenta Group, our 56,000 people across more than 90 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.

 

Website  - https://www.syngentagroup.com/

LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/company/syngentagroup/posts/?feedView=all

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

Deep understanding of financial compliance and internal controls concepts Solid understanding of control documentation requirements and how it is implemented / sustainedExcellent communication skills, knowledge of internal controls, business process best practices within agrochemicals/manufacturing environment, and auditing techniquesKnowing about and be partly trained in PCAOB, COSO & US/China SOX requirementsBasic knowledge of IFRS

Critical experience

Accounting / Finance graduation qualification (Chartered Accountant / CA Intermediate / CIA preferred but not mandatory qualifications.3-7 years of audit experience in a decentralized environment.Good and firm understanding in the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls, risk libraries and compliance process management

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities without losing focus is necessary.Demonstrated strong communication skills, including strong English skills (written and spoken); must be able to communicate well with senior management in both verbal and written form.Ability to communicate complicated issues in an easy to understand and concise method.Self-starter, positive attitude, high-energy, motivated, enthusiastic with an outgoing, can-do attitude.Ability to drive changes and implementation of processes and standards.Personal computer skills are required and advanced skills with excel, word and access is desirable.

Critical leadership capabilities

EthicalResults-oriented & Communicative