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.
Role Purpose
The R2R 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. Seeks to improve processes through efficiency and automation. Dedicated to moderately complex activities with Business, Audit and Group Finance.
Main Accountabilities- Complete all R2R 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 moderately complex R2R processes and entities in R2R scope.
- Ensure appropriate business sense checks are in place.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Liaise with Internal and External Audit.
Performance Measures
- Performance against KPI (key performance indicators), such as accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency metrics.
- Compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency, save time or costs and reduce manual effort.
- Fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Effectiveness in communicating with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.
- Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders regarding the quality and timeliness of financial information.
About You
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or Accountancy Course (preferably SKWP level 1 as a minimum).
- One year of experience in accounting as a minimum.
- SAP knowledge is desirable.
- Intermediate level of Excel skills
- Knowledge in Finance and Accounting.
- Good command of English, both verbal and written.
- Analytical skills.
- Teamwork and communication abilities.
- Drive for continuous improvement.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver tasks in a timely manner.
- Positive and proactive "can-do" attitude.
In addition to the competitive salary we offer:
work in welcoming, stimulating and energetic environment
extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external trainings)
comprehensive pack of benefits including:
Private medical care,
MyBenefit platform,
Lunch subsidy,
Discount card for selected restaurants,
Languages assistance program,
Fresh fruit 3 times per week,
Delicious coffee every day,
Integration events,
Activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team,
Personal trainer,
Dietary consultations
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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What We Do
Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, 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. What is it we do? Simply put, we make healthy food tastier and tasty food healthier. 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 fortify food and improve digestive health. Our texturants and stabilising systems help extend shelf-life and make food manufacturing easier. Across the globe, we are transforming lives through the science of food. And we need talented and skilled people to help us on this journey
