Senior Accountant

ABOUT UPL: UPL (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement. please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Our purpose is ‘OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

(EOE) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct.

JOB SUMMARY: The candidate should have a strong fundamental understanding of accounting principles and will be responsible for the following areas. General Ledger, Audit Support, Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting. Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

General Ledger

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process with precision and timeliness.
• Prepare and post journal entries ensuring adherence to GAAP standards and all regulatory requirements.
• Manage general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post prepaid expenses and accruals.
• Oversee inter-company account reconciliations and transactions, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Audit Support

• Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, leading audit preparations and ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Create comparative BS and IS variance reports and provide explanations as needed.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process with precision and timeliness.
• Coordinate with auditors and lead audit preparations.
• Collaborate with auditors (internal and external) to ensure accurate and efficient audit completion with tight deadlines.
• Work with departments to ensure audit requests are responded to in timely manner.

Fixed Assets and Leases

• Oversee fixed asset accounting and monthly depreciation entries.
• Maintain and update amortization schedules.
• Post lease entries and reconcile GL accounts.

Process Improvements

• Contribute to process improvements and implementation of financial best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and improve workflow processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles, with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
• Create comparative BS and IS variance reports and provide explanations as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting or audit role.
• 10+ years of 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.