Rebate Accountant

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

JOB SUMMARY: The role holder will have a strong fundamental understanding of accounting principles and will be responsible for the following: rebate accounting, analysis, and relevant statutory and compliance support. The role will also touch upon many enhancement projects to improve processes and efficiency (Ivalua No PO No Pay, and S4Hana) and governmental compliance (escheatment process development). This role will also be training teams on SAP OCR technology to improve efficiency and accuracy of transactions, be the reviewer of transactions to ensure OCR working as designed and support tax related matters such as R&D Tax Credit and compliances with regards to improved maintenance of Tax-Exempt Certificates and W8 renewals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Partner with Marketing teams on program updates throughout the campaign year and sharing insights.
• Review calculations and payments in compliance with all executed agreements inclusive of all details such as the customer, pricing, and contract terms set up within the rebate system in SAP.
• Function as the SAP rebate data subject matter expert- performing data mapping and validation, verification of calculations, master data and contract maintenance, and rebate processing.
• Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and solving data problems related to rebate contract management systems and tools.
• Maintain a good working relationship with counterparts in marketing with other business partners to ensure a timely flow of information, resolve data issues, discuss utilization and payment variances, and additional research as needed.
• Perform all data and process controls.
• Monthly review and oversight of rebate accrual position in line with estimated rebate obligations.
• Support documentation of the process flow from point of initial program development to execution of final rebate payments.
• OCR Technology training to support less rework and improved accuracy.
• Support bank verifications and change requests.
• Support enhancement projects underway for Ivalua and S4Hana, freight file improvement project (supporting accuracy of Freight accruals).
• Support Tax Exempt Certificates, W8 renewals, Withholding Tax implications, and working with IT, tax and billing teams to ensure compliance with US and Canadian governmental regulations.
• Develop and implement for UPL US entities a robust outstanding check escheatment process for governmental compliance.
• Must work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve regional or corporate objectives.
• Support multiples audits, external and internal.
• Other special projects as identified.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar major required.
• At least 3-5 years’ of experience in rebate accounting/support in finance.
• SAP experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience working in rebate accounting/support in finance at an agricultural chemical manufacturer, life sciences, or pharmaceutical company desired.
• Good planning and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work extended hours during month-end closing and audits.

UPL COMPETENCIES: 

• Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.
• Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.
• Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.
• Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.
• Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.
• Customer Centricity:  Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Not a supervisory position

TRAVEL – No Travel Required

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs