Accounting Manager -Ag Services and Oilseeds

Position Summary:
The ADM Finance team is seeking an Accounting Manager to support India AS&O (BU) Controller for our India Ag Services and Oilseeds business. This role requires regular business travel to India, Latur. As part of ADMs finance team, you will play a vital role in providing the Ag Services and Oilseeds India team with high quality general accounting and close, performance management reporting and internal control services. This position offers the opportunity to work within a strong cross-functional team environment and bring proven accounting and controlling expertise to support colleagues in the commercial, operations and support areas to achieve enterprise and business unit objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and support monthly financial close process and presentation and of results to AS&O Controllers.
• Support and monitor effective operation of strong internal control environment, with a particular emphasis on key financial controls for SOX.
• Oversee finance services provided to AS&O by the Companys Global Business Services organization (GBS) and ensure accurate financial documents are produced.
• Partner and collaborate with other BU finance, commercial and operations colleagues.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to ADM policies and procedures
• Monitor business exposure counterparty, credit, forex and market risk
• Support local policies and procedure, where applicable
• Proactive participation in the business IT application systems development and implementation, supporting business needs
• Support SOX audit and refresh narratives and documentation across various functions
• Support the business with Special Projects as needed (e.g. 1 ADM, new business growth)
• Drive functional excellence through continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related professional qualifications
• 5-8 years commodity accounting experience working in plant. Public accounting and local tax experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Strong English (verbal and written) language skill.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, PowerBI, ThinkCell are a plus.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Ability to think strategically
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to work on cross functional teams in an effective manner, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion values.
• Regular business travel to oversee plant operations.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong sense of integrity and leadership qualities
• Ability to drive results with a can-do attitude
• Culturally sensitive and ability to navigate diverse nationalities/culture
• Independent thinker and a dependable team player
• Keen learner with positive attitude
• Adaptable to changes
• Ability to work with cross functional team and drive desirable outcomes through influence
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong process improvement mindset