Job Summary
What’s next in your career? If it’s working on cutting-edge solutions in food, health, and sustainability, you’re in the right place. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through expertise; fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk and driving value across global operations. Team Description: Accurate, Resilient, Solution-oriented, Dedicated, Experienced The role is based in Kunshan City, China. Be part of a AP team in GBS where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing and reporting activities in compliance with US GAAP and IFF financial policies. Prepare and oversee statutory financial reporting and coordinate annual statutory audit processes. Support corporate tax compliance, including tax filings and related reporting requirements. Provide finance and accounting support during tax audits, government inspections, and regulatory reviews. Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements. Establish and strengthen governance processes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the controllership function within the Shared Service Center. Collaborate with global Shared Services and business stakeholders to drive process integration, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage and develop the accounting team by providing coaching, training, guidance, and performance support while addressing ad hoc business requests. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership responsibilities. Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end closing processes.
Experience
working with multinational companies, Shared Service Centers (SSC), or complex finance environments. Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership capabilities. Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal. How Would You Stand Out? Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Experience
with US GAAP, SOX compliance, statutory reporting, and external audit management. Knowledge of tax compliance, tax audits, and regulatory requirements within a multinational environment. Why Choose Us? Attractive profit, including free shuttle bus, lunch etc. Home office opportunity (2 days/week after probation) Work-Life balance Training opportunities Learning and development programs Great team collaboration We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.