Job Description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Role Description
The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in managing financial operations and maintaining accounting and tax records, files, and documents to ensure precision and punctuality in alignment with the company's business requirements and financial responsibilities. The candidate will execute various designated accounting functions to fulfill the company's financial commitments. This position requires strong analytical skills and experience in SAP/R3 is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete sets of accounts in both US GAAP and Iocal GAAP.

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including conducting quality reviews.

• Review GST reports and ensure meeting the filing and reporting requirements.

• Prepare and ensure accuracy of income tax calculations and entries (both local and US GAAP).

• Prepare and ensure accuracy of statutory financial reports.

• Coordinate and liaise with external parties such as auditors, tax agents, banks, and government authorities where required

• Ensure compliance to US GAAP, India GAAP, and related international accounting standards.

• Support organizational strategic initiatives within the organization.

• Serve as the point of contact with local service providers, addressing any issues, as necessary.

• Collaborate with other finance departments, including Business Finance, Credit Control, Corporate Accounting, and Tax Compliance teams.

• Ability to work independently and under time constraints, to a high degree of accuracy.

• Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Finance Lead as required.

• Adhere to relevant quality, environmental, health, and safety management systems requirements established at the site

Functional Skills and capabilities

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive with a positive, flexible mindset and a "can-do" attitude.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Proficient in key systems including Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Capable of working effectively in dynamic environments and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to make sound, independent judgments.

Required Education

• CPA or CA degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting or auditing experience in a multinational company.
• Experience with process automation and a mindset geared towards process improvement is preferable.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.