One of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with more than 30,000 employees serving customers in more than 100 countries.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen for a lead Controller for Ukraine. This person will be a highly visible leader in the Ukraine region and a valued business partner with the local and international commercial and operational management:

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Controlling activities for all of our operations in Ukraine which includes significant origination operations, inland and export elevators and a crushing facility.
• Effectively manage, motivate, and develop a team in Controlling and Accounting which includes goal setting and monitoring, performance feedback, development of existing & new talent and key roles adequate succession plans.
• Provide advice and counsel to Senior Management by interpreting operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the businesses.
• Design new procedures and practices that lead to continuous process improvement and the achievement of department and business goals
• Directly accountable for compliance with all local Ukrainian GAAP, US-GAAP and corporate policies while promoting a strong internal control environment; Ensure compliance with all accounting policies and financial reporting requirements
• Maintain a strong internal and operational control environment in compliance with all Key Financial controls (KFC's)
• Work with internal and external auditors to coordinate audit requests and responses
• Partner with the Business and all other functional leaders to support our growth strategy
• Coordinate the monthly preparation of timely and high quality financial information
• Communicate with others in a professional and constructive manner while simultaneously building an identity of trust and value

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor degree or higher in business administration with emphasis on Controlling and/or Accounting
• ACCA (at least 2/3) and/or CIMA
• 10 or more years of relevant accounting work experience with 5 or more years of management experience
• Strong analytical abilities, initiative and problem solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as ability to interface with various levels of office and operational contacts
• Excellent technical accounting skills of Local- and US-GAAP
• Fluent in Ukrainian and English
• Positive, ‘can do' hands on attitude
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines without compromising quality and completeness.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and complex organization.
• Ability to develop good working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong understanding of fair value inputs (commodities, market regions, contract components, etc.)
• Proven leadership skills to achieve goals through teamwork and continuous improvements
• Excellent user knowledge in MS-Office