Accounting & Reporting Accountant - Senior Accountant (Maternity Cover) at Tate & Lyle

Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial reporting, General ledger, Account reconciliation, Financial statements, Month end close, Intercompany reconciliation, Hyperion financial management, Internal controls, Statutory reporting, Process improvement, Automation, Mentorship, Audit support, Data analysis

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

ABOUT US Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet. Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT ROLE PURPOSE The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial reporting process by ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. This role involves assisting with the preparation of financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Senior Financial Reporting Accountant provides support to less experienced team members. Seeks to improve processes through efficiency and automation. Subject matter expert and key user GL area with advanced knowledge about the process and accountancy overall. Dedicated to advanced activities with Business, Audit and Group Finance. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES  Complete all Financial Reporting Month End Close Activities according to Month End Close Timetable (including journal entries calculation and posting, reconciliation and confirmation of monthly intercompany balances and preparation data for consolidation purposes- HFM- Hyperion Financial Management submission).  Ownership of more complex Financial Reporting processes / more demanding entities in Financial Reporting scope.  Ensure appropriate business sense checks are in place, and continuously identify and recommend improvements to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.  Prepare regular and ad hoc reports.  Produce monthly control files to ensure all reconciliations are complete.  Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.  Perform more complex monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations, assure proper follow-up.  Support statutory reporting and reconcile the ledgers.  Adhere to performance metrics targets and take corrective actions to meet service level expectations.  Drive continuous improvements to systems and processes in place to ensure best practice, optimum effectiveness and efficiency.  Participate in projects aiming to change and improve processes in General Ledger area.  Close collaboration with all finance teams and other support functions as necessary.  Independently liaise with Internal and External Audit.  Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accountants and other team members. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer: Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training) Private medical care, including dental care MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport Lunch subsidy Work from home benefits package Languages assistance program Personal trainer Life Insurance LinkedIn Learning Platform access Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. Our purpose, Improving Lives for Generations, inspires everything we do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference to our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society. Our work is driven by consumer health needs and trends, governments desire to build and support healthy communities, and the need for affordable food and nutrition in many parts of the world. We deliver ingredients and solutions to meet all these needs. Our speciality sweeteners and fibres help reduce sugar and calories. Our fibres enrich food and improve digestive health. Our texturants and stabilising systems help extend shelf-life and make food manufacturing easier. Our bulk sweeteners deliver great tasting products at an affordable cost. And our industrial starches give strength to the packaging used to deliver online goods to millions of homes every day. Across the globe, we are Improving Lives for Generations. And all our talented and skilled people help us on this journey. Want to know more? Take a look here.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for managing complex financial reporting processes, including month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations. The role also involves providing mentorship to junior team members and driving process improvements through automation and efficiency initiatives.