Job Summary
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 Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of a strategic, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Perform US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) accounting, reporting, and data analysis for month-end closing activities.
Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
Conduct general ledger (GL) account analysis and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Execute SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and maintain documentation for audit readiness.
Accrue FI (Financial) invoices and process standard and recurring journal entries.
Manage sub-ledger activities for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
Process local tax provisions, allocations, cycles, and currency revaluations.
Review cost center expenses and preliminary profit and loss (P&L) statements.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors and support continuous improvement of closing processes.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience in general accounting and financial processes.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting procedures.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, with strong emphasis on Excel.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and delivering excellent customer service.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
Critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
How Would You Stand Out?
Experience with SOX compliance and audit processes.
Familiarity with global accounting operations and shared service environments.
A proactive, can-do attitude with strong organizational skills.
Why Choose Us?
Professional onboarding process
Training opportunities
Learning and development programs
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 2-4 years relevant experience in general accounting and financial processes
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting procedures
- Proficiency in English, written and spoken
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with strong emphasis on Excel
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP ECC)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and customer service
- Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with SOX compliance and audit processes
- Familiarity with global accounting operations and shared service environments
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
