Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet.  We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. With 30,000 people in more than 90 countries we are working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration, and The Good Growth Plan we are committed to improving farm productivity, rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

Role Purpose

To work within a small, disciplined team that supports all aspects of the business critical “TAGETIK” application (Syngenta Group Consolidation & Reporting tool) as an Individual contributor role (in the capacity of Techno-functional role).

Syngenta Group uses TAGETIK for the data collection, consolidation, intercompany matching process, and external reporting, as well as reporting to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission in China (“SASAC”).

This team will be custodian of TAGETIK and will not be directly involved in Group consolidation & reporting, and instead will have to work closely with Finance Accountants and IT Teams in Syngenta Group Reporting Units (“GRUs”) across Syngenta Group China, ADAMA, Syngenta AG.

The team will work in collaboration with internal and external auditors, ensuring that TAGETIK applications and all relating processes are accurate, timely and efficient.

Accountabilities

• Run the day-to-day operational processes associated with the TAGETIK application in an efficient and effective way to deliver a stable reporting application within a well-defined schedule.
• Act as a subject matter expert and a key support for all TAGETIK users globally (400+), including resolving any issues raised by users through the helpdesk process, in accordance with defined Service Level Agreements.
• Responsible for execution of the TAGETIK application Change Requests as per the Governance Model.
• User access management: Perform TAGETIK application access requests in a timely manner as per the Governance Model. This includes handling user queries, training, modifications and new access requests.
• Assist in the review of financial data in TAGETIK for quality purposes and query any unusual items / invalid data flows.
• Timely support for internal or external audit requirements / queries.
• Handle ad-hoc queries.
• Ensure timely documentation of application operating procedures.
• Maintain up-to date TAGETIK related info / documentation on the SharePoint.
• Work closely with Syngenta Group and the various GRU reporting teams in process improvement activities.

Experience / Previous jobs required for the job

• Relevant experience (5 years or more) of working in Finance Accounting to Reporting Process at a large Multinational Company.
• Prior experience of Hyperion, SAP BFC / SAP BPC or TAGETIK preferred.
• Good understanding of service & change management platforms (e.g. ServiceNow) is an advantage.
• Experience in working within disciplined, customer-facing teams.
• Experience in External Audit compliance General Computer Control activities in a global finance role preferred.
• Experience in external reporting under PRC GAAP and SASAC reporting will be a plus.

Critical knowledge and education required for the job

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance. Chartered Accountant or CPA preferred.
• Financial Consolidation concepts, including awareness of accounting principles and standards (IFRS or PRC GAAP).
• Application maintenance / IT Support background preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised, at a detailed level, under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Good team worker, working within multi-disciplined teams, flexible, willing to adapt.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills. And preferred to have Excel VBA competent.