A global biopharmaceutical scaleup.

Description

The Senior Accounting Manager role will ensure that all legal entities are provided with effective, efficient and high quality financial accounting and management information for internal/external reporting.

Principal accountabilities

• Financial accounting activities assigned of all legal entities as per internalization plan
• Global Intercompany accounting
• Statutory reporting of Swiss legal entities and supervision of other countries statutory activities
• Drives productivity improvements on a continuous basis and achieves operational excellence against defined benchmarks

Direct reports(s)

• Senior Accountant

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall monthly closing process of Group entities
• Assume operational oversight of accounting and reporting operations for assigned legal entities and be responsible for accurate book-keeping at expected levels with a clear customer focus.
• Responsible for statutory reporting.
• Interact proactively with functional areas to ensure that accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines ; proactively communicate variances to Senior Management / Business by detailing key drivers leading to deviations
• Manage the completion and review of monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, ensuring that they are robust and balances are accurately stated
• Responsible for review of indirect taxes prepared by external accounting firms and collaboration with treasury department for timely filing and payment/reimbursement (as needed)
• Make ongoing process improvements throughout the month to improve efficiency and effectiveness, as well as to address business/operational changes
• Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues, internal and external accounting authorities/auditors, Treasury and Tax functions; ensure that the communication with these stakeholders is appropriate and immediate when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise
• Ensure that all processes are in compliance. Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures and all assigned internal controls are performed timely

Supervise and coach direct reports and create a positive working environment, enhancing cross-training and employee development

Profile

• Education
  • Bachelor in finance / accounting or business management
• Experience
  • 8-10 years' experience in relevant finance/accounting roles
  • Experience in multinational life sciences company preferred
• Skills
  • Strong knowledge of general accounting
  • Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Offer

Dynamic environment