Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location: Pune, IN
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
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Job Purpose
Preparation of End-to-End Financial Statements of Legal Entity
Support in an accurate and timely way the monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entities in the region
Maintain and share with the entities the set-up of the financial reporting – and general ledger structure for both IFRS/IndAS and statutory reporting
Support Statutory Audits, Tax audits (Direct/Indirect) and filing compliances
Active interaction with other RAC analysts, BU Accounting Manager(s) and GBS about accounting subjects, transaction processing and performance
Support BU accounting manager in adhoc specific BU activities
Key Activities
Responsible for End-to-End Financial Statements of Multiple Legal Entities and supporting the RAC for finalization of Financial Statements
Responsible for monthly, quarterly, hard-close and year-end-financial closing for the entity or entities in the region, in an accurate and timely way, (including Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Inter Company Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Period Close Activities, Statutory and Tax Reporting)
Support consolidation of legal entity statements and local statutory reporting in the region
Advise on operational complex and judgement based general accounting (e.g. complex (non-rule based) accruals) and recurring month-end activities
Monitor IFRS/IndAS and other compliance with policies and treatments
Focus on Balance Sheet and P&L for (group of) LEs (company codes), execute high level review and answer specific expertise questions during month/period and month-end/period closing
Review and potentially adjust reports (A-Forms) in HFM
Support Statutory Audits, Tax audits (Direct/Indirect) and filing compliances
Drive that changes in policies with reference to IFRS/IndAS are reflected and embedded (e.g. training / SOP / policy / communications) in the processes
Comply with rules and regulations set by global accounting team
Identify opportunities to improve and automate processes and controls and drive continuous improvement
Drive standardization across BU/entities s in the region and guards the integrity and quality of the delivered accounting in the specific accounting area
Contribute to projects that require IFRS/IndAS expertise and have an impact on accounting (e.g. SAP rollout, integration of legal entities)
Operational key link for GBS (e.g. in escalation or advice on transactions)
Involve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is required
Experience
Accounting professional with preferably 8-10 years of experience in accounting and reporting, and capable of analyzing complex processes and issues (3rd or 4th accounting job)
Experience in handling Listed Indian Entity and also worked in Shared Services Setup
CA Qualified or Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting
Subject matter expert in multiple areas of R2R
Expert knowledge in financial accounting (IFRS/IndAS, accounting processes)
Expert Knowledge and understanding of Financial / ERP systems, SAP/MFGPRO and consolidation systems like HFM
Good knowledge on the Direct and Indirect tax, GST, tax filings/assessments, reporting to the tax authorities etc
Able to plan, coordinate and assign IFRS/IndAS work to analysts (in accordance with operations team lead)
Result orientated with a focus on service delivery
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
Autonomous in organizing responsibilities and work
Ability to work and delegate work (in accordance with operations team lead) under severe time pressure during month-end closures and continuously retain ‘an eye’ for the details
Expert communication skills and full professional proficiency in English
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 54871
