Job Description

• This is leadership role is responsible for Global Fixed asset process in Accounting to Reporting

Operations with the goal of delivering best-in-class business experience, with efficient service to

stakeholders.

• The incumbent will drive efficiency within the Finance Operations model while collaborating and

supporting Regional Finance Teams and alongside manage the overall governance framework

(ICF, Audits, SODs)

• Apply our Global standard model to transaction processing, whilst getting exposure to different

country legal/tax requirements

What is the purpose of the job?

• Deliver finance operations activities in line with Global Syngenta Process Documents (SPD),

Finance Target Operating Model (TOM), other applicable corporate policies and procedures.

• Own and delivery Global end to end Intercompany processes and Entire Balance Sheet through

Reconciliation process by collaborating effectively with Entity Leads and Business Finance Team.

Uses best in class practices and knowledge to improve processes/services.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve process productivity.

• Challenge the status quo and make fact-based recommendations to drive process improvements

and defines best in class process solutions.

• Coach, direct & lead ATR operations at Syngenta Global Finance operations.

What are the main activities the person in the job is responsible for?

• Overall Own Global accountability of end to end Fixed Asset process delivery to the business

from Pune ATR Ops team.

• Support the resolution of critical global service and reporting issues and challenges, ensuring

appropriate engagement of organizational leadership and escalate if needed.

• Facilitate engagement with and manage a wide range of stakeholders in different countries,

functions and time zones to support month end, project and team deliverables.





• Support Fixed asset Process delivery and center wide Finance Projects /other initiatives.

• Ensure effective and sustainable implementation of Internal Control Frameworks (ICF)

• Represent Syngenta and support the internal and external audit (KPMG)

• Monitor effective delivering of Syngenta Global, ATR and Finance Operations targets and internal

and external benchmarks.

• Provide input and support on multiple tactical process and technology initiatives with the view to

realize the longer-term overall vision of Accounting to Reporting.

• Initiate and lead innovation, continuous improvement, and proof-of-concept initiatives to

continually improve performance or address emerging/unmet customer needs.

• Set clear priorities for team members, manage performance and drive people agenda in close

collaboration with the Country Finance.

• Roll out a Capability Framework and IDPs to leverage the essential capabilities in the

organization to sustain the delivery of operational excellence, a high continuous improvement

mindset as well as continuous development of team members.

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Functional or Leadership Competency related specifically to this job

• Collaboration: Collaborate with Global ATR operation, Regional ATR, FP&A; teams and P&S;

teams, Digital finance, Process Governance, financial compliance to deliver best in class

business service. Speak-up proactively during discussions and influence team thinking,

establishing strong relationships to ensure they feel valued and appreciated and have a sense of

belonging.

• Technology Awareness:



Strong Digital Awareness and IT Innovation skillset to understand recent

technologies and drive the solutions for ATR improvements. Leverages agile way of work and

bring new and innovative ways to operate, adding more value to business.

• Change Management: Be an advocate for the change, communicates consistently and

transparently regarding changes that impact team members, encourages openness and

cooperation with others which establishes trust and mutual respect.

• Resilience & Persistence: Demonstrates determination in achieving objectives in the face of a

challenge and deals with stressful situations with composure and professionalism. Encourages

others to stick with a problem until it is solved.

• Judgment: Analyzes information, guidelines, and requirements from different sources to evaluate

alternatives and make effective judgments. Draws accurate, useful conclusions from financial,

business, and quantitative information. Makes timely and sound decisions on everyday issues

and problems by applying accurate logic, appropriate knowledge, expertise, and common sense.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or accounting. A professional qualification like CA or MBA will be a plus.

• 9-12 years' of relevant experience in the Finance process with a focus on the Global Accounting

to report domain and an excellent understanding of shared services setup and delivery and

process transformation.

• Prior experience to set up and run Global General Ledger process or Accounting to report as a

centralized function.

• Proven ability to lead teams through process improvements and implementation of standardized

processes throughout large organizations.

• Previous experience of managing global client or internal stakeholders

• Experience working in roles supporting global projects.

• Completed Lean, Opex / Six Sigma certification

📌 Sr SME ATR (Pune)
🏢 SYNGENTA
📍 Pune