Finance Officer

Location : North Ryde

Reports to : Finance and Administration Manager

Workplace type : Hybrid

Employment type: Fixed Term

Company Background

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that help nourish, comfort, sustain, and

delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed

to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based

texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

Role Overview

The Financial Officer is a pivotal member of the Finance and Administration team, performing the regular accounting tasks essential to the good financial order of an organization. This role includes processing a variety of financial transactions and maintain accounting records – including the general ledger, invoices, sales receipts, purchase orders, accounts reconciliation and administration tasks etc.

Core Responsibilities

Supporting Finance and Administration:

• Sending Vendor invoices to SSC (Shared Service Center)
• Reconcile/review Vendor accounts regularly
• Vendor master data management
• Other Accounts Payable issue solving
• Manage Accounts Receivable accounts with SSC
• Actively contact customers to resolve collection issues
• Reconciliation and investigation of payment discrepancies
• Customer master data management
• General ledger reconciliation with SSC
• Month-end journals and review with SSC and Finance team
• Assist with external and internal audits
• Other ad-hoc tasks and project support in Finance
• Support Supply Chain team by maintaining Landed Cost, Intercompany pricing file etc
• Various office admin tasks to support other teams and Finance
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Ability to provide technical advice, service and support to internal and external customers
• Ability to identify, research and use initiative and creativity to resolve problems
• Computer skills: MS Office, Excel, Accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Fluency and proficiency with English language
• Excellent communication in both verbal and written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work to deadlines with attention to detail
• Flexibility in responding to the overall needs of the business
• Customer Service Orientation
• Supportive of Ingredion Values and drive toward supporting the wider Business goals
  
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers and internal teams.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills for managing documentation and prioritization
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address issues proactively and ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
• Resolve issues and problems with Customers, Vendors and other Stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with peers and others
• Develop self to improve personal and company performance
• Ability to prioritize, plan and deliver your own goals as part of the team.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn while striving to achieve stretch goals.
• Regularly identifies areas that can be improved and constructively proposes new solutions that increase value and improve business performance.
• Proactively helps others and responds to their business needs to build strong working relationships
  
  

Relocation Available:

No