IFRS Domain Expert

AkzoNobel Maharashtra, India

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IFRS Domain Expert

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Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: Pune, IN

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Job Purpose

Preparation and execution of a broad range of accounting assignments in the field of (pension and HR) accounting:

Prepare and analyze consolidated pension reporting
Maintain the AkzoNobel accounting manual
Review finance income and expense on consolidated level

Key Activities

Pensions

Monthly pension accounting in cooperation with the Pension Controller of Pensions department.
Liaise with actuary WTW on AkzoNobel requirements for completion of the FAStrack database (with all actuarial report data) and upload into HFM
Completion of figures for annual pension disclosure notes

Accounting manual maintenance

Develop clear and directive accounting policies and treatments including implementation of new IFRS standards into accounting manual
Develop clear and directive accounting treatments, taking into account topics from recent practice from inside AkzoNobel and topics highlighted in external sources / discussions
Manage, develop and maintain instructive and directive accounting manual
Manage the AkzoNobel Standard Chart of Accounts (SCoA)

Interest and other responsibilities

Review finance income and expense on consolidated level
Liaise with Treasury accountant and internally on top over insurance adjustment

Experience

This job requires an experienced accountant (8-10 years) with expertise in the area of IFRS and/or US GAAP
Knowledge of pension accounting (IAS 19 and/or ASC 712/715) is required
A solid financial background is necessary in order to be able to monitor and handle complex pension accounting issues
Good communication skills are also required for many contacts with staff at all levels of accounting, pension other corporate departments.
The Code of Insider Trading is applicable to this job. The job requires observing high ethical standards.
Perform accounting on University level by education or experience
Extensive experience in accounting and reporting
Well informed on IFRS standards
Knowledge of consolidation/reporting is an advantage
Flexible hands-on self-starter/problem solver
Committed to deliver high quality output
Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Accurate, strict, risk oriented

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 54617

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