Senior Specialist - Inventory and Cost Accounting

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 Youll Make a Difference

• Execute month-end activities including plant closing, manual journal entries, allocation cycles, FI-MM inventory reconciliations, and inventory reporting.
• Perform mid-month tasks such as inventory listings, GL reconciliations in Blackline, stakeholder communication, and Statistical Key Figures updates.
• Support quarterly and year-end closing activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with business teams, accounting teams, legal entities, and regional controllers as needed.
• Assist in completing internal and external audits within deadlines.
• Prepare and report Metrics, Dashboards, and KPIs to management on time.
• Drive process improvements and ensure SOP documentation is current and compliant.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, including SOX and non-SOX requirements.
• Deliver exceptional service and support team members to foster collaboration and customer satisfaction.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Semi-Qualified CMA, Qualified CMA, or MBA (Finance) with 13 years of experience in Inventory & Cost Accounting, R2R, or General Ledger Accounting.
• Preferred experience in Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Product Costing.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP (FI-CO) is a must; exposure to SAP CO-PCA and Blackline tool is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible to work in regional shifts during month-end closing and adaptable to changing business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Working experience in SAP and Blackline.
• Ability to work well under pressure with a solid understanding of business processes and systems.
• Well-organized with effective time management and coordination skills across global teams.

Why Choose Us?

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