A2R Chief Accountant

Job description

About the role

A2R Chief Accountant provides Account-to-Report (A2R) processing and related services with end-to-end accountability. A2R GBS Shared Service Hub in Europe (Budapest) will provide processing capabilities and expertise and A2R Chief Accountant will support Head of Finance Operations in the country to provide a front-line local service in the following areas: Assets Accounting Management, Tax and Interco accounting, Treasury accounting, GL accounts closing and reporting.

The purpose of this role is to:

·  Be the A2R partner to the local business and to provide value add services to key stakeholders through proximity, knowledge of local business, culture and language
·  Jointly with the Hub Shared Service Center, deliver end to end services
·  Facilitate resolution of operational issues in an effective and timely manner
·  Monitor operational KPIs and compliance with Sanofi/CHC policies and guidelines
·  Drive continuous improvement

Key Accountability

Operation:

·  Review, validate and provide local expertise in: Asset Accounting Management, Tax and Interco services, Treasury
·  Financial closing and reporting – monthly closing activities, external financial reporting
·  Contribute to A2R processes, transactions and reports in compliance with Sanofi accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit / SOX requirements  
·  Monitor operational KPIs to pro-actively manage execution issues
·  Build, document and transfer A2R Core Model process knowledge 

Continuous improvement:

·  Identify process improvement opportunities through elimination of redundant activities and potential automation
·  Participate in process automation initiatives and ensure seamless adoption and transition
·  Participate in global projects as required

About you

·  Experience in Account to Report processes in an international, multicultural, complex environment
·  Experience and knowledge of Ukrainian taxation
·  Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs
·  Strong understanding of the end-to-end A2R processes
·  Knowledge of A2R processes at transaction level: Asset Accounting Management / Tax & Interco accounting / Treasury / Financial closing and reporting

Soft skills:

·  Strong customer orientation with ability to understand and meet their requirements
·  Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
·  Team player, cooperating with direct and remote teams with an end to end service delivery mindset
·  Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and processes
·  Strong communication skills, change agent
·  Committed and focused on results delivery

Technical skills:

·  Hands-on experience of SAP or similar
·  Digital acumen to leverage IT to drive process simplification

Languages:

·  Fluent in English and Ukrainian

When joining our team, you will experience:

·  An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team
·  An attractive, market-oriented salary and cafeteria benefits
·  Flexible home office policy, with a possibility to work up to 60% of time from home / where you can easily schedule your office days
·  Work from an "Office of the Year 2020" finalist office
·  Collective life and accident insurance
·  Yearly medical check-up
·  An individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees and we will dedicate a Buddy for you to better navigate in your first weeks
·  Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully
·  Join a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Summer Events, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs)

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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.

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.