Job Summary
Are you ready to bring your accounting expertise to a global environment, take ownership of complex Record-to-Report processes and help drive financial accuracy and continuous improvement?
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 Azcapotzalco & Polanco, Mexico City ( hybrid role ). Be part of a collaborative, analytical and results-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
Take ownership of month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities , ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with corporate deadlines.
Prepare, review and post complex journal entries , including accruals, provisions, reclassifications and accounting adjustments.
Ensure the integrity of General Ledger (GL) accounts by reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating open items and driving timely resolution.
Perform detailed analysis of Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet accounts , identifying significant variances, trends and potential accounting risks.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls and corporate policies , proactively addressing control or reporting issues.
Support internal and external audits , acting as a key accounting contact and providing documentation, explanations and supporting evidence.
Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Drive process improvement, automation and standardization opportunities across Record-to-Report processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Support knowledge sharing and development within the team by maintaining process documentation and sharing Record-to-Report (RTR) accounting expertise.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
+4 years of experience in Accounting, Record-to-Report, General Ledger or a related finance function.
Strong hands-on experience with month-end closing, journal entries, accruals, provisions, account reconciliations and financial reporting .
Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, internal controls and audit requirements .
Demonstrated ability to perform Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet analysis , investigate variances and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and strong Microsoft Excel capabilities.
Advanced English proficiency , with the ability to communicate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under closing deadlines.
Ability to take ownership of complex accounting activities while collaborating effectively across cross-functional and global teams .
How Would You Stand Out?
Experience with SAP and advanced Record-to-Report processes within a Global Business Services or shared services organization.
Knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) , Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls or multinational financial reporting environments.
Experience participating in finance transformation, automation or process standardization initiatives .
Why Choose Us?
Expand your expertise across end-to-end Record-to-Report processes within a global organization.
Collaborate with Finance professionals and stakeholders across functions and regions.
Contribute to automation, standardization and continuous improvement initiatives with meaningful business impact.
Access learning and professional development…