ATR Lead AMEA CN

What is unique or interesting about this job

• This senior leadership role is responsible for Accounting to Reporting Operations for AMEA and China Region with the goal of delivering bestinclass 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.
• Opportunity to support implementation & learn change management as Syngenta roll out their digital solutions across ATR to enable Fast Close.

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.
• Direct lead and drive operations & ensure alignment with ATR Operations Strategy.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve process productivity.
• Challenge the status quo and make factbased recommendations to drive process improvements and defines best in class process solutions.
• Coach direct & lead ATR operations managers at Syngenta Global Finance operations. Span of control 35 team members.
• Embed continuous improvement & data driven decision culture.
• Establish governance process to create appropriate mitigation strategies for operational risks.

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

• Oversee the successful and timely delivery of (monthend close) activities for ATR operations.
• 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 AMEA & CN unit ATR 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 longerterm overall vision of Accounting to Reporting.
• Initiate and lead innovation continuous improvement and proofofconcept initiatives to continually improve performance or address emerging/unmet customer needs.
• Support the change management strategy to effectively implement new technologies new ways of working and standardized processes.

• Support effective and efficient team delivery with good planning and coordination skills.
• 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.
• Conceive and implement strategy for proactive attrition management talent retention & development upskilling cross training process risk assessment & mitigations.

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. Speakup 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 new 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 :

Qualification / Experience

• Degree in Finance or accounting. A professional qualification like CA or MBA will be a plus.
• 15 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

Additional Information :

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

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