Assistant Controller

ADAMA is one of the world’s leading crop protection companies and we have an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a highly motivated finance professional to join our global finance organization as Assistant Controller. ADAMA is publicly listed in China and also holds publicly traded debt in Israel. We are also part of a global group of companies. As such, the financial reporting team deals regularly with a diverse and elaborate set of financial reports in Israel and China for numerous stakeholders. The financial reporting team is deeply integrated with and involved in global processes that require financial input and analysis.

The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and will be based in ADAMA's global headquarters in Airport City, Israel.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities of the accounting department:

• Preparation of the various financial statements of ADAMA's dual traded legal entities in China and Israel, according to requirements of IFRS and PRC (People's Republic of China) GAAP
• Working with ADAMA's shareholders, Syngenta Group
• Ensuring data accuracy and completeness of all reported numbers and aligning data to IFRS and PRC GAAP regulations
• Consolidation process of the group subsidiaries' financial statements
• Overseeing accounting procedures and dealing with significant accounting issues
• Implement automation, systems and improvements in collaboration with Finance IT
• Contribute to the Company’s annual Work Plan and business estimations
• SOX compliance for the Group
• Cross-functional high-impact special global projects

Required Competencies:

• Gets things done
• Works well in a global multi-cultural environment
• Systematic thinker with strong planning and process orientation
• Very strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Follow up on tasks and deadlines
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Ability to thrive under high-pressure dynamic environment
• Strong team-work

Education/Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant – mandatory
• At least 3 years of experience in either one of the BIG 4 within an audit team for public traded/ reporting companies or as an Assistant Controller in a global company - mandatory
• Familiarity with IFRS - mandatory
• Experience with IT systems and proficiency in all MS Office

Language Skills:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hebrew

CVs in English only