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IFF develops flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and bioscience solutions for industries including food and beverage, personal care, healthcare, consulting, and marketing. Combining scientific expertise with creative development, the company works on products and experiences used in everyday life, with a focus on sustainable innovation, responsible sourcing, and environmental and social governance. Its large global organization offers opportunities across research, product development, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions.
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Senior Controller, Greater China and North Asia

Oversee financial controllership, statutory reporting, and compliance across IFF entities in Greater China and North Asia. Coordinate audits, close activities, and regional finance stakeholders.

CNChinaHybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredController
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Description

  • Coordinate local finance activities for statutory reporting, compliance, and controllership across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.
  • Organize statutory audits, respond to auditor requests, and deliver supporting records on schedule.
  • Prepare, review, and submit annual financial statements, disclosures, and statutory reporting packages.
  • Work with Tax, Legal, the Shared Service Center, and external auditors to meet local regulations and reporting deadlines.
  • Track tax authority correspondence, tax audits, regulatory inquiries, and statutory filing obligations.
  • Review monthly general ledger accounts, analyze balance sheets, and assess financial statement variances.
  • Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close, ensuring key account reconciliations are accurate and timely.
  • Lead finance review meetings with business stakeholders and assist the Regional Controller with accounting, compliance, and reporting matters.
  • Coordinate Board of Directors approvals, statutory filings, governance activities, and legal entity compliance.
  • Improve controllership, audit coordination, statutory reporting, and compliance processes.
  • Lead and develop controllership teams across markets and build their capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline.
  • At least eight years of experience in accounting, controllership, statutory reporting, audit coordination, or a related finance role.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • Experience working with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
  • Knowledge of local accounting and statutory reporting rules in the Nordic region.
  • Ability to coordinate work across multiple countries and stakeholder groups.
  • Strong project coordination, communication, and organizational abilities.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Experience in a multinational company with regional or global responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with China tax rules, US GAAP, and local generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Japanese or Korean language skills are an advantage.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work across multiple Nordic markets and gain broad regional exposure.
  • Collaborative, international work environment.
  • Structured onboarding and continued learning opportunities.
  • Career development within a global organization.
  • Competitive total rewards package with locally applicable benefits.

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