Process Expert - GL Accounting

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . BASF Overview: BASF has successfully partnered India’s progress for more than 130 years. As of the end of 2025, BASF had 2,455 employees in India with 8 production sites and 45 offices throughout the country. The Innovation Campus Mumbai and the Coatings Technical Center in Mangalore are both part of BASF’s global technology platform. In 2025, BASF registered sales of approximately €2.2 billion to customers in India. Further information is available on About the Role: The primary purpose of this role is to provide expert support in Book-to-Report (B2R) activities, driving process excellence, standardization, and automation while ensuring compliance with global accounting and reporting requirements. What's In It for You: Be part of building BASF's new Global Hub in India, a flagship transformation initiativeWork with a globally integrated team spanning Finance and HR functionsCompetitive compensation, benefits, and structured career pathwaysAccess to BASF's world-class learning & development programsInclusive, diverse, and collaborative work cultureHybrid work model (mix of on-site and remote) Key Responsibilities: • Develop a deep end-to-end (E2E) understanding of B2R processes by combining process, technical, and business expertise to effectively support the Service Delivery Units. • Support the transition of new service scopes into Service Delivery Units, ensuring adherence to global standard operating procedures, tools, and effective change management practices. • Design, steer, and continuously enhance global processes within General Ledger Accounting & External Reporting ensuring end-to-end consistency and alignment with BASF’s enterprise architecture. • Own and manage the global service portfolio for the respective B2R area, including KPIs, controls, compliance requirements, and service definitions, to ensure operational excellence and standardization • Drive systems and project management initiatives, including process optimization and modernization of IT systems. Maintain and control sensitive SAP tables and related systems, and ensure proper documentation of technical solutions. • Embed and scale automation, RPA, and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce manual workload, and improve process effectiveness. • Ensure process readiness and seamless integration for major transformation programs and system transitions (e.g., SAP S/4HANA). • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across B2R Service Delivery teams, controlling communities, and Corporate Center functions to ensure alignment of process and technology enhancements with business needs Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. • Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.g). Working Experince: • More than 5 years’ experience working in Finance, with at least 2 years in General Ledger Accounting & External Reporting • Project management for finance processes Technical Skills: • Strong expertise in SAP FI (R/3 and/or S/4HANA), with in-depth understanding of core financial processes. • Solid knowledge of IFRS accounting standards (mandatory). • Proven experience and deep functional knowledge General Ledger Accounting & External Reporting • • Experience in global shared services environments, including transitions, migrations, or process consolidations • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive decisions and operate with a high degree of autonomy. • Knowledge and experience of MS office tools. • Strong lateral leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and regions. • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and reliable outputs. About BASF: At BASF, we believe that great chemistry starts with great people. We foster a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, diverse perspectives are valued, and every employee is empowered to make a meaningful impact. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to continuous growth - both for the business and for the individuals within BASF, your development never stands still. Employees have access to structured learning pathways, international exposure, and cross-functional mobility across a truly global organization. We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunity, and we actively invest in the wellbeing, development, and long-term career growth of our people. Whether you are early in your career or bringing deep expertise, BASF offers the scale of a world-leading company with the sense of purpose and community that makes it a place where people genuinely thrive.