Job Description

GBS (Global Business Services), Account to Report (A2R) Senior Closing and Reporting Accountant ROLE PURPOSE This position will play a key role ensuring for CHC A2R GL accounting and Closing and Reporting process are running both local and GBS level. The purpose of this role is to supervise and execute: Monthly closing and reporting activities as per group timetable Have a deep understanding of GBS Core Model processes and ERP (SAP Unity, Epoch) functionalities Technical accounting - functional and technical support across A2R processes and systems and drive operational projects Support management, legal and statutory reporting at Group and country levels A2R Master Data Management services Address operational issues and follow through to resolution in an effective and timely manner Perform operational KPIs and compliance with CHC policies and guidelines Supervise team of accountants Drive continuous improvement A2R GBS Senior Closing and Reporting Accountant reports to A2R Head of Hub Asia and works closely with FA, ICO & Cash accounting team, CHC Country Senior Accounting Partner, Finance (Finance Performance, Business analysis & controlling, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control), IFSA, Supply Chain, MARCO team, other GBS departments. A2R GBS Senior Closing and Reporting Accountant will review and monitor technical process implementation, controls and compliance in all topics related to accounting, closing and reporting, and respective area of accounting. He/she will be work together with ITS to implement new or existing tools in CHC LE. A2R GBS Senior Closing and Reporting Accountant will be involved on GBS processes improvements, further standardization and will supervise and contribute to related projects. Key requirement for A2R GBS Senior Closing and Reporting Accountant: 1. Deliver GL accounting, closing and reporting services to CHC GBS within perimeter Perform corporate reporting on time according to closing calendar (including SOLAR, MARCO) Perform Inventory accounting, including inventory costing activities (STD upload to MARCO, STD upload to ERP for com.ops GMID in case process is manual), inventory balance sheet reconciliation, stock equation control etc.Define and drive accounting, process and systems changes operationally and facilitate A2R service delivery Ensure all automatic postings have been booked, AR & AP sub-ledgers closed and Balance Sheet and P&L accounts closed Ensure that all recurring and non-recurring items are collected, accounts reconciled and Manual Journal Entries (MJE) booked Support preparation of management, legal and statutory reporting at Group and country levels Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis Support internal and external audits A2R Master Data Management (PCoA) 2. Ensure compliance of processes, transactions and reports with CHC/Corporate accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit / SOX requirements Execute operational KPIs and pro-actively alert execution issues Supervise and coach the team of junior accountants Provide expertise and coaching Contribute to resource allocation for effective and efficient delivery Demonstrate values of CHC business and culture of internal client Contribute to A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) relating to GL monthly closing and reporting services 3. Contribute to development of Process vision, strategy and objectives defined globally Gather and apply best practice to process Support benchmarking activities Contribute to implementation of policies and procedures governing processes Provide process expertise to relevant stakeholders as required and when needed Contribute to review ITS tool and make proposal to improve, reduce # tools when needed Improve user experience to perform their job more efficiently 4. Communicates with hub management. 5. Ensure Compliance and Internal Control/ SOX standards are met. Expected Skills Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or equivalent 3+ years experience in closing and reporting preferably in multicultural environment Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs Hands on expertise in GL accounting, closing & reporting processes and activities Strong deductive and analytical skills Hands on knowledge of ERP (SAP Unity, Epoch) and other accounting applications Knowledge of Microsoft Office and expertise of MS Excel Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with A2R front line teams with an end to end mindset Attentive to customer needs and feedback Ability to organize, prioritize and structure the tasks for oneself and direct reports Attentive to detail and works with precision Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent Role model / coach to junior accountants Transversal mindset and ability to work across processes, geographies, languages, cultures, business maturity levels Fluency in English is mandatory Fluency in one of languages is mandatory: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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