Financial Accountant

Company Description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure

Every Resource Counts™

, has been our strength for over 50 years.At TOMRA, we want people to

innovate

, show

passion

in their work and be

responsible

. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.The purpose of our finance department is to add value to TOMRA by delivering high quality, accurate financial results and information to internal stakeholders and proactively partner with other finance team members in pursuit of business goals.Reporting into the GM India with a dotted line to our APAC Finance Director this position will suit someone that is a self-starter, versatile and enjoys hands on work. The role scope goes beyond traditional accounting, and it will support the Finance and Administration function in fulfilling accountabilities and responsibilities including providing day to day solutions to ensure smooth business operations.This is an office-based role where you will work collaboratively with peers and be willing to travel to other local TOMRA Food sites in Bangalore when required.

Key Accountabilities (but Are Not Limited To)

• Adherence to and compliance with statutory and tax requirements, the IFRS framework and with internal policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly/annual management accounting process including group reporting
• Provide month-end support for journal posting
• Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate balances and transactions and ensure issues are resolved
• Resolve any accounting issues and drives process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance
• Assist in the preparation of end of year statutory accounts and audit
• Provide any ad hoc reporting
• Integrating risk leadership into the management culture, company policy and procedures, effective and efficient tax planning and ensuring compliance and managing the adherence to assurance programmes
• Contribute to projects, as required by the APAC Finance team
• Supports first line, finance & administration requirements including human resources
  

Qualifications

Required Skills/abilities:

Skills

• High level of financial acumen and Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Strong Audit and Tax Compliance knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Accurate data entry skills and technically accurate
• Willingness to work cross-functionally and build internal relationships
• Action orientated with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to assimilate and analyse complex information from disparate sources and provide sound, well-reasoned decisions
• Willingness to challenge and be challenged
• Good communication skills
• Relationship management and organisational skills
  

Experience

• Proven work experience as an accountant or similar role
• Experience with Tier 1 or 2 ERP systems
  

Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting or Business
• At least 10 years PQE
• CA or CPA qualification is preferred
  

Additional Information

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
• We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed.
• We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
  

At TOMRA we proudly recognise cultural diversity, inclusiveness of thought and individuals to create a great working environment for our employees. So, even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and the requirements, but you have what it takes, we would still like to hear from you.