Job Description

A2R Protege Trainee - [Asia/JPAC & Greater Gulf]
About the job
Our Team:
The Account to Report (A2R) Reporting team is accountable for the processing of transactions related to accounting and closing & 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
Deliver quality reporting of legal statutory accounts for Local GAAP and IFRS.
Execution of GL end to end activates.
Perform Monthly and Quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS) and company procedures to ensure integrity of financial information
Collaborate with A2R Retained, 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)
Respond to and resolve enquiries from Country Finance/Internal and External customers
Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes
Active participation in Sanofi global projects with close collaboration with Project team, Country Finance, FO and other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS)
Align, promote and deliver as per Global A2R Vision, Mission incorporating all Sanofi's Core Values.
Compliance
Ensure SOX and Internal Control Framework compliance across activities, and support A2R Reporting Lead and Country Finance to review, identify and address any gaps.
Support external and internal audits by working closely with A2R Closing & Reporting Lead and Country Finance
Ensure adequate follow up on issues identified during external and internal audit
Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes
Continuous Improvements
Support 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
Working experience is not required as training will be provided
Exposure to SAP and MS-Excel will be an added advantage (not mandatory as training will be provided)
Good verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
Accounting standards: main country of the region and IFRS
Attention to detail
Essential Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree/Professional Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent
Desirable Skills and Experience
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Well-rounded individuals, with participation in extracurricular activities
Possess strong analytical skill
Positive and agile mindset
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.
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !

Skills Required