Senior Accountant

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your accounting expertise to the next level and make a meaningful impact in a global organization?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support, enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.

The role is based in Budapest, Hungary (hybrid role). Be part of an experienced, detail-oriented, collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Prepare and submit US GAAP financial reporting in line with corporate requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate annual audit activities with external auditors and support statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare reconciliations between US GAAP and local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Local GAAP).
• Manage local tax compliance activities, including corporate income tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and other indirect tax filings where applicable.
• Support internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance controls, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide required documentation and support during tax audits and government inspections.
• Partner with Shared Service Center teams to support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes and coordinate country-specific payments such as taxes, salaries, and wages.
• Collaborate with Accounting Supervisors, Country Controllers, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive process excellence and continuous improvement.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Local GAAP, statutory reporting, and tax regulations.
• Experience with financial closing, account reconciliations, and audit support activities.
• Strong systems and computer skills, including proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and business ethics principles.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a multinational Shared Service Center or audit firm environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive and customer-focused approach.

Why Choose Us?

• Hybrid working model with home office flexibility.
• Professional onboarding and training programs.
• Opportunity to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Career development opportunities within a world-leading organization.
• Learning and development resources from day one.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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Az IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances) a világ egyik vezető íz-, illat-, élelmiszer-összetevő- és bioszcience-vállalata. Budapesti Global Business Services központja pénzügyi, számviteli, HR- és adatelemzési szolgáltatásokat nyújt a cégcsoport európai és globális egységeinek.