Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come. Syensqo Job Grade: S17 Job Overview and Responsibilities Syensqo is creating its internal Global Business Services (GBS) to cover Finance, Procurement and Human Resources activities. We offer you to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to contribute to this group's transformation. Join us in one of our 3 service centers: Lisbon, Curitiba, and Bangkok, be part of this transformation journey from the start. We are looking for someone proactive and experienced in Management Accounting to join our multicultural and diverse team. As a Team Leader you will lead and develop a team of around 10 people responsible for the following activities for the Legal entities under your scope: Ensure data quality, deadlines and compliance regarding monthly closing operations, Inventory Accounts Reconciliation and Fixed Assets, in respect of the IFRS & Statutory regulation. Act as a key partner with GBU controllers, as well as with the Accounting Platform. Coordinate teams to ensure related data management, organizational changes and fixed asset management including IFRS16. Support external auditors. Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and automation by leveraging new technology to improve data quality and data consolidation. In some cases, the job holder may play an additional role of Segment /GBU Accountant and act as a Preferred partner/ point of contact for the controllers of the relevant Segment/GBU. Key Responsibilities of a Team Leader Manage the department & staff Set priorities and/or plan work for a weekly or daily schedule. Ensure that team output is in line with applicable delivery indicators, quality, deadlines, cost and work in line with group standards (e.g. Health and Safety). Organize and assess work of the team. Act as an expert of the domain and coach people toward accountability in terms of deliverables. Ensure team member development and career progression. Inform, train, motivate, coach all team members to facilitate their growth. Promote spirit of accountability, speak up to act as problem solver. Ensure business continuity and backups are in place. Ensure or perform training activities (ex: onboarding of new employees in the team). Deliver operational services Monitor KPIs and OPIs to ensure delivery of service in line with customer expectations. Analyze structural issues and collaborate with Service Owner to fix them. Ensure compliance with Group Internal Control, policies and audits, and perform the relevant checks. Ensure work instructions/operating procedures are periodically updated. Prepare and publish all reporting on time and with the required quality. Find and implement quick fix solutions for problems or escalate issues. Ensure appropriate follow-up by the team of all pending issues, identifying trends, recurrent issues and taking appropriate actions/contacts internally or externally to address root causes. Ensure continuous improvement & innovation Proactively monitor Process KPIs and OPIs, analyze gaps to target performance and propose and lead performance improvement initiatives. Promote innovation in the team, and import new ideas and solutions from internal & external contacts. Collaboration across the organization and with Service Owner to maintain standardization cross fertilization, and improve automation. Acquire and update knowledge about rules, and adapt process to business needs Maintain knowledge about process & tools, and about the Group policies and procedures. Collect all input from Service Line Management to develop knowledge of the team. Learn and share best practices in the team. Stay updated about customer requirements/specificities and future needs of company and customer. Create trusting partnership with stakeholders (internal or external) Be known and recognized by BSA stakeholders. Take ownership and resolve escalation requests from stakeholders. Create, maintain and be active in networking. Initiate and maintain improved collaboration, across GBS/BSA organization, to accelerate improvement. Education and Experience Degree in Finance, economy or mathematics. Minimum of 5 years' experience in Controlling or Management accounting. Experience in Team Management. Skills and behavioral competencies Proven people management experience. Effective organizational skills and ability to navigate through different levels of the organization. Strong Customer-focused and ability to be agile. High level of Communication skills. SAP expertise in CO module and Fixed Assets. Proactive with a high level of initiative. Strong collaboration skills. Language skills Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to speak the local language is a plus.
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