Lead Specialist GES Finance AtR

About the job

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES Finance AtR Location: Hyderabad, India The Lead Specialist – GES Finance AtR (Accounting to Reporting) plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial closing for assigned legal entities. This position acts as the primary contact for end‑to‑end month‑end close, ledger operations, intercompany accounting, audit support, and financial controls. The role supports both Regional Financial Controllers (RFC) and central ATR teams to drive reliable reporting, maintain SAP data integrity, and uphold strong internal controls. The specialist ensures streamlined closing processes, high‑quality reconciliations, and continuous alignment with corporate accounting standards. Your Key Responsibilities • Opening/closing ledgers, executing closing tasks, journal entries, and ensuring on‑time closure per Financial Closing Cockpit timelines • Includes bank reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, clearing intercompany mismatches, and GL research. • Coordination with RFC and ATR teams, handling purchase requisitions, sales orders, and customer master data updates for Bolero units. • Collecting data, validating inputs, and performing SAP data entry for budgets and forecasts. • Assisting with standard/ad‑hoc reports, verification, proofreading, and assembly of reporting packs. • Monitoring internal control framework, supporting external audits, and ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies. We Bring • A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment. • Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects. • A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence. • Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams. • Continuous learning and development through structured programs. • An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas. You bring • Strong knowledge of Accounting to Reporting (AtR) processes – including period close, journal entries, intercompany accounting, and reconciliations. • Experience with month‑end & quarter‑end closing cycles – preferably in a shared services or multinational environment. • Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO, SEM, consolidation tools) – required for ledger operations, budget entry, and reconciliation activities. • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills – especially for balance sheet and bank reconciliations. • Understanding of internal controls & audit processes – ability to support compliance, remediation, and external audit requirements • Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional finance teams – including Regional Controllers, Sub‑Ledger teams, and ATR process owners. About Dsm-firmenich At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

Requirements

• Accounting
• SAP Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration
• Internal Controls

Preferred Technologies

• Accounting
• SAP Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration
• Internal Controls

About the company

Dsm-firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, focused on sustainable solutions and innovative ingredients that promote well-being.