Controlling-Reporting Junior Accountant

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.  

Controlling-Reporting Junior Accountant - Your Future Position?

Overall mission:

• Perform controlling & reporting responsibilities in order to deliver the required services to all internal and external customers according to agreed service levels and within laws and regulations
• You will ensure correct and daily execution of main responsibilities in Finance & Controlling according to the requirements specified in your job description
• Taking direction from the direct Manager, Team Lead and GSEs on specific tasksContacts: GBS FiCo colleagues (CoRe, TP, FA), Local colleagues and Group Finance
• You will be reporting to the Controlling-Reporting Team Lead

Main responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Build constructive and effective relationships with the business and partners
• Take over ownership and try to find the solution for encountered issues and problems by involving more senior colleagues
• You will actively collaborate with local Finance to support their daily operations
• Follow up on any issue and inform the Team Lead in a timely manner
• Represent Givaudan DNA and CI mindset

Professional responsibilities

• Inventory control and valuation (perform inventory closing, variance, WIP calculation, provision)
• Book journal entries, clear GL accounts, take an active part and ensure the accurate and timely completion of the month/year end closing activities, including accruals and revaluation; provide data for auditors
• Ensure the completion of reporting (month end close related) and reconcile Balance sheet accounts
• Follow the internal audit control point and ensure the completeness
• Understand and follow processes with the relevant Policies
• Perform daily workflow requests (Transfer pricing and Material related)
• Analyse Controlling/Reporting activities, make proposals to improve and standardize the processes
• Take part in the yearly Budget process
• Perform regular and ad-hoc reporting upon request

Education / Primary Qualification:

• Diploma: Finance degree (college or university or Chartered accountant, Tax advisor)
• Languages: good English in writing and communication
• Professional experience: 0-2 years in Finance area (Controlling, factory experience preferred, GL Accountant)

Technical skills :

• Skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent tools, SAP experience preferred, Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Functional certifications: Basic understanding of legal regulations, corporate policies and work instruction; Compliance with Health and Safety at work Act and fire and work protection regulations, Aware of management regulations and other directives and act accordingly

Our benefits for you:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (1-2 days office days per week)
• Private Health Insurance
• Monthly cafeteria plan
• Unilever shop discount
• Travel reimbursement when commuting from out of Budapest urban area
• Access to exclusive perfumes and other employee discounts
• Recognition and referral programs
• Career development opportunities in our multinational environment
• Team buildings and company events
• Learning programs to develop your soft and hard skills
• Free coffee and tea in our equipped kitchen

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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