Chief accountant

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Kiev
Junior
Biotech • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage financial processes, prepare financial statements, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a small team while maintaining accounting records as per UA GAAP.
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Job Summary

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 are seeking an experienced, responsible, and proactive Chief Accountant to manage the financial processes. The role reports to the Ukrainian Country Controller.

•    Maintain accounting records in accordance with UA GAAP, the Tax Code of Ukraine 
•    Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and CPT report.
•    Provide month and closing process on local and corporate level.
•    Ensure timely submission of tax and other regulatory filings to governmental authorities.
•    Organize and control asset inventories.
•    Collaborate with external and internal auditors. 
•    Manage two subordinates.

Requirements:

  • Higher education in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Chief Accountant or Senior Accountant.
  • Knowledge of UA GAAP, the Tax Code of Ukraine 
  • Ability to work within a limited time frame, attention to detail.
  • Speaking and writing English (Confident B1 or B2), required for working with international partners.
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., 1C, SAP, or similar systems).
  • Strong leadership skills, ability to work in a team, and effectively organize work processes.

We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and bonus system.
  • Medical insurance.
  • English language courses
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • A supportive and friendly atmosphere in an international team.
  • Official employment and social guarantees.

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

Top Skills

1C
Accounting Software
SAP
Tax Code Of Ukraine
Ua Gaap
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
13,014 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Meet IFF:

We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.

An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.

With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.

Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet.

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