General Ledger Accountant - VIE Contract (W/M)

Job description

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide.

Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and is embedded in our Core Values. We respect the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences. 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 employees, patients and customers.

We are looking for: General Ledger Accountant - VIE Contract (W/M)

Target start date: 01/05/2024

Responsibilities:

·  Monitor and verify the registration of financial transactions (GL and sub-GL administration):
·  Execute balance sheet activities
·  Post transactions
·  Be responsible for correct allocations to departments and to products
·  Recommend actions based on the analysis of account data
·  Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information
·  Be responsible for assigned month end activities
·  Support overall financial reporting and reconciliation activities (monthly, quarterly and annually)
·  Be responsible for financial filing activities alongside the team
·  Oversees the Accounting flows linked to product flows
·  You are regular in contact with Captive on accounting matters
·  Maintain and apply accounting controls to assess and ensure that financial transactions, accounting records and financial statements are accurate, complete and adhere to relevant internal and external processes and controls
·  Understand the Material Masterdata of Genzyme Europe and Sanofi Belgium
·  Undertake self-testing activities based on relevant internal and external controls and regulations
·  Check payroll overview according to relevant financial processes and controls (including the salary, LTI and balance review and wage declaration)
·  Actively participate in ad hoc projects, changes and improvements
·  Support colleagues with more complex issues

Requirements:

·  Bachelor’s degree or studying in Accounting, Finance or a similar subject
·  Fluency in English (verbal and written), basic French preferred
·  Relevant work experience in a multinational company within a highly competitive and quality focused environment
·  Good accounting knowledge
·  Ability to work, handle multiple projects and prioritize in a deadline driven environment
·  Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and take on complex new tasks in a proactive and pragmatic manner
·  Hands-on mentality and result driven
·  Good verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
·  Knowledge of financial operations and structures principles
·  Good knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting
·  Knowledge of IFRS and SOX/ Internal Controls
·  Knowledge of payroll
·  Knowledge of SAP and Magnitude or a similar system is a prerequisite
·  Analytical skills and attention to detail, whilst able to maintain a broad overview

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.