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J ob title – Financial Controller (Contract)

Location – Tokyo, Japan

Job model – Hybrid

As part of this transformative phase, we are expanding our team to ensure we continue to deliver exceptional financial control & accounting activities for the region. We are seeking several dedicated and skilled experienced Financial Controllers to join our team of financial controllers during a time of change.

As an experienced Financial Controller joining in this dynamic and changing environment, you will play a critical role in managing the financial activities of the legal entities impacted by the separation. You will work closely with the existing team in place, to ensure our team deliver and execute the finance planning, actuals, closing and reporting activities of all existing and/or newly created legal entities. Additionally, you will support the transfer of assets and liabilities to newly created legal entities, ensuring a smooth and compliant transition – all while building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a high-impact project and work within a supportive and innovative environment.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide support during the legal entity separation process.

• Oversee and execute finance actuals, closing, and reporting activities for assigned reporting unit(s) to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.

• Perform thorough sanity checks of the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and coordinate variances analysis against actuals, including comparisons to prior periods.

• Ensure compliance with dsm-firmenich Accounting Rules, international, and local statutory accounting standards to maintain integrity of financial statements and management reports.

• Monitor the Balance Sheet, conduct financial variance analysis, and address open items to ensure financial stability and accuracy.

• Review integrity and quality of all sub ledgers, including balance reconciliation, to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Coordinate documentation pertaining to accruals, provisions, and special items to support accurate financial reporting.

• Actively oversee the financial closing process, lead pre-close meetings, define and implement mitigation actions to address issues, and drive improvements to meet defined deadlines and ensure correctness of actuals.

• Provide evidence for the Internal Control Framework and follows up on remediation plans.

• Coordinate the external audit process from dsm-firmenich point of view.

• Communicate with internal and external auditors.

• Collaborate closely with Financial Shared Services, FP&A, Business Units, and Centres of Expertise (like tax and treasury) to ensure alignment and integration of financial activities across the entities under your responsibility.

We bring

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.

• A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders is the key to achieving great things.

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.

You bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting/financial controlling, and/or licensed certified public accountant.

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Accounting/Controlling.

• Proficient knowledge and proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP (SAP ECC 6 version).

• Strong understanding of financial control/accounting processes IFRS and local GAAP principles.

• A team-player with a critical and continuous improvement mindset and who drives the change within the organization.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient person with excellent inter-personal skills and strong ability of stakeholder management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Project and change management skills.

• Experience with a carve-out is a strong plus.

• Experience working with a Shared Service environment is a plus.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About DSM-Firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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