Role purposeThe Finance Operations Accountant is a role within the BA finance function based in Kenya reporting to the finance operations lead. The role is a one (1) year contract with a possibility of three (3) months extension. The purpose of the role includes:Review transaction recording and reporting accuracy through the monthEnsure all control activities are performed in a timely and accurate mannerParticipate in the month-end procedures within the area of influence and any other allocated tasksSupport the function in annual audit process and any other scheduled or adhoc reviewsAccountabilities:End to end responsibility in accounting area; preparing all group reporting, local statutory (up until IFRS hand-off) and tax reporting. Assuring accuracy, timely submission, and proper substantiation of financial reporting submissions in line with the Syngenta Financial Reporting requirements, local statutory reporting regulations and local tax requirementsEnsure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS rules for group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reportingSustain high standards on verification of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet. Perform balance sheet reconciliation in line with corporate IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.Provide efficient support to new business model implementation and mergers/integrations, ensuring adherence to the applicable corporate frameworksDrive the effective and efficient delivery of end-to-end Finance Operations activities and collaborate effectively with other country peers to share best practice.Accountable to facilitate internal /external audits and drive sustainable and timely remediation of outstanding audit issues in close corporation conjunction with the wider Finance organization.Coordinate the work of junior colleagues in the teams and help developing themSupport a high level of financial compliance capability in the team and promote compliance culture through training and other relevant initiatives. effective and sustainable implementation of Internal Control Frameworks (ICF) and segregation of duty (SoD) risk management frameworksEnsure accuracy of cash-flow forecasting and effective cash-flow management.Support the business function in any other activities that may be assigned.