Assistant Manager - Finance

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 Prepare and analyze monthly reports, accruals, variance analyses, annual reports, local financial statements, and supporting schedules. Coordinate statutory and internal audits, maintain SOX documentation, perform control verification activities, and respond to audit queries, regulatory inquiries, and requests from local tax authorities. Monitor and coordinate Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and intercompany billing activities with the Shared Services Center to ensure timely review and clearance of aged items. Support tax and Shared Services teams on tax-related matters, including tax assessments, transfer pricing requirements, tax provisioning, and advance tax computations. Perform periodic reviews of aged balances across General Ledger accounts and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. Manage and support corporate secretarial and compliance-related activities. Contribute to additional tasks, special projects, system testing, process improvements, and implementation initiatives as assigned. What Makes You the Right Fit Qualified CA / ICWA / CMA with a minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience; or Semi-Qualified (Inter completed) CA / ICWA / CMA with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing practices, internal controls, and local tax regulations. Experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and General Ledger management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and working experience in SAP is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to present financial information accurately and effectively. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, tax, Shared Services, and external partners. How Would You Stand Out? Expertise in financial reporting, audits, and compliance. Strong SAP knowledge with solid accounting and tax acumen. Proven ability to drive process improvements and…