% Remote working and % of travel expected: Hybrid working arrangement
Job type: Permanent, Full Time
About The Job
Our Team:
The Account to Report (A2R) Reporting team is accountable for the processing of transactions related to accounting and reporting of financial books. This role will support the A2R Reporting Lead in ensuring the enforcement of accounting standards and reliability of the data collected from management, controllers, tax department and other end-to-end processes. Apart from that, this role will require active participation in driving A2R continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Core model Implementation
Implement and ensure alignment with core model
Propose and support any project which aim to align to core model but also transform and automate our processes
Embrace RPA mindset
Operations
Ensure quality reporting of legal statutory accounts and consolidation packages within the local regulatory and Sanofi Group calendar timeframes
Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS) and company procedures SAGA and GDOPS to ensure integrity of financial information
Active participation in various closing governance meetings
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Highlight potential delays if any
Support A2R Reporting Lead in CFO closing meetings by providing detailed analysis and/or explanation of material changes.
Contribute to Sanofi Account Committee and Customer Board preparation and reviews
Collaborate with A2R In Country Head, other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS), tax & treasury departments and Country Finance, Finance Operation (FO) to manage and address potential closing risks (pre/post close meetings)
Active participation in Sanofi global projects & Transitions with close collaboration with Project team, Country Finance, FO and other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS)
Implement successfully A2R Core Model for transitions to KL (inclusive of participation where required in CM presentation & IA workshops)
Challenge assumptions and validate results to ensure financial data reflects true business performance.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with local accounting and regulatory requirements.
Align, promote and deliver as per Global A2R Vision, Mission incorporating all Sanofi's Take the Lead behaviors.
Compliance
Maintains strong internal controls by initiating change management to put in place all internal controls process as per A2R Core Model and ensuring compliance to SOX controls and local GAAP
Ensure SOX and Internal Control Framework compliance across activities, and partner with A2R Reporting Lead and Country Finance to review, identify and address any gaps.
Support external and internal audits by working closely with A2R Reporting Lead and Country Finance
Ensure adequate follow up on issues identified during external and internal audit
Ensure proper internal control framework and prepare SOA documentation
Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes
Continuous Improvements
Partner with A2R Reporting Lead in monitoring performance on a continuous basis against agreed SLAs and define corrective actions, where necessary
Identify and articulate improvement areas across processes and technology – including ERP and other tools and solutions
Support customer satisfaction initiatives, including regular assessment of service satisfaction across Country Finance and other stakeholders
About You
Key Requirements:
Essential Skills And Experience
Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience in the Finance/Accounting sector/A2R /SSC
Exposure to multinational or regional corporate business environments, or similar
Working experience with SAP, specifically Fi/Co
Proficient in the use of applications in the MS-Office suite, including MS-Excel
Good English communication skills, both verbal and written
Accounting standards: main country of the region and IFRS
Attention to detail
Essential Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or a Bachelor's/Professional Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or an equivalent.
Desirable Skills And Experience
Working experience in a customer-facing and service-oriented corporate position
Working experience in a Finance shared services environment, either captive (in-house) or in a BPO setting
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Possess strong analytical skill
Sanofi Behaviors And Skills
This position is required to demonstrate behaviors such as Stretch, Put the interest of the organization, Act in the interest of our patients and customers and Take Action. During the interview we will also be asking for examples of skills such as Strategic Thinking, Result Orientation, People Leadership (if applicable), Relationship and Influence.
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