Group Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join our Group Financial Reporting team, based in Guildford. This is a high-impact, global role where you'll take ownership of critical reporting areas across both IFRS and PRC GAAP frameworks - including end-to-end responsibility for SASAC regulatory submissions for Syngenta AG and Syngenta Group.

You'll work closely with finance teams in China, global business leads, external auditors, and senior stakeholders - making this a genuinely international and technically stretching position.

Responsibilities/accountabilities will also include:

• Own the end-to-end SASAC reporting process - monthly, quarterly, annual, and budget packages - and serve as the primary point of contact for SASAC queries
• Support consolidation monitoring and reporting activities across all reporting cycles for Syngenta AG and Syngenta Group
• Prepare analyses, accounting treatment discussions, and presentations on complex transactions for internal stakeholders
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and PRC GAAP reporting standards
• Drive process improvements and automation in reporting systems
• Collaborate effectively with Syngenta's China-based finance teams, A2R leads, treasury, and external auditors

Qualifications and required experience:

Essential:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) and strong understanding of IFRS
• Experience in accounting, financial reporting, or external audit - ideally at a multinational or Big 4 firm
• Proven ability to work in multicultural, international environments with a global scope - you'll be reporting across Syngenta AG and Syngenta Group, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and external auditors
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong Excel skills

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of PRC GAAP and/or SASAC reporting requirements
• Experience in group consolidation processes and reporting
• Familiarity with consolidation tools such as SBFC or Tagetik
• Background in technical accounting

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.