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At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, we are looking for a Russian language expert with an accounting background to join our Invoice to Pay (I2P) team. This role requires strong Russian language proficiency to manage invoice processing, vendor communications, and financial document validation for Russia operations. You will serve as the Russian-language point of contact, ensuring accurate interpretation and processing of accounting documents in Russian and English.

Accountabilities:

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Process vendor invoices, payment runs, and Travel & Expense claims in Russian and English, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Document Verification & Compliance: Review, translate, and validate Russian-language accounting documents, tax invoices, and statutory records to ensure compliance with Russian regulations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary Russian-language contact for vendor queries, exception resolution, and coordination with Russia-based stakeholders.
• Month-End Support & Audit Readiness: Assist with closing activities, reconciliations, and audit documentation requiring Russian language interpretation.

Required Qualifications:

• Russian language proficiency – Speak, Read, and Write (mandatory)
• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification3–5 years of experience in an MNC, Shared Services, or BPO environment with exposure to finance/accounting processes
• Ability to interpret and process financial documents in both Russian and English
• Working knowledge of Invoice to Pay processes (invoice processing, exception handling, payments, T&E)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in Russian and English
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to independently handle queries

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience with SAP ERP and VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) tool
• Familiarity with Russian tax regulations (VAT, withholding tax, tax invoices)
• Experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles
• Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives within finance operations

Additional information

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.