Asset and Inventory, Cash and ICO Accountant - Chattanooga, United States - Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH

Description

**Job Title**

Asset and Inventory, Cash and ICO Accountant

**Job Description**

This position will play a key role ensuring GBS (Global Business Services) CHC A2R GL accounting process are executed timely and accurately.

The purpose of this role is to execute:

Monthly closing and reporting activities as per group timetable

Assets and inventory accounting services

Cash accounting services

ICO accounting services

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

Drive continuous improvement

GBS Staff Asset, Inventory, Cash & ICO Accountant reports to A2R Head of Asset, Inventory, Cash & ICO Accounting in Chattanooga and works closely with A2R Closing and Reporting team, CHC Country Senior Accounting Partner, Finance (Finance Performance, Business analysis & controlling, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control), IFSA, Supply Chain, MARCO team, other GBS (SBS) departments.

GBS Staff Asset, Inventory, Cash & ICO Accountant will review and monitor technical process implementation, as well as controls and compliance in all topics in the respective areas of accounting. You will work together with ITS to implement new or existing tools in CHC legal entity and ensure they are operationally ready at CHLOE Day.

GBS Staff Asset, Inventory, Cash & ICO Accountant will also be involved with GBS processes improvements, further standardization and contribute to related projects.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:**

Deliver GL accounting, closing, and reporting services in the respective areas of accounting to CHC GBS within perimeter

Perform closing procedures on-time according to closing calendar

Define and drive accounting, process and systems changes operationally and facilitate A2R service delivery

Ensure all automatic postings have been booked, all recurring and non-recurring items in area of responsibility are collected, accounts reconciled and Manual Journal Entries (MJE) booked

Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis

Support closing and reporting team with other closing activities at closing peaks

Support internal and external audits Assets and inventory accounting services

Participate in different activities relating to fixed asset and inventory life cycle

Perform the recording & booking activities

Perform asset (including tangible, intangible, finance, leases under IFRS 16) depreciation and valuation, and month end reporting

Contribute to inventory costing and valuation and calculate inventory depreciation

Contribute to periodic reviews of assets and inventory impairment follow-up

Contribute to month-end closing relating to fixed assets and inventory and prepare related reporting

Coordinate stock-count activities

Cash accounting services

Clear transitory accounts

Perform bank reconciliations and related adjustments

Perform booking of transactions relating to financial instruments, debts and loans

Perform calculation of Forex net positions

Contribute to month-end closing relating to cash accounting and prepare related reporting

ICO accounting services

Perform the accounting and month-end reporting of intercompany accounts, including support of MARCO activities

A2R Master Data Management

Manage A2R Master Data (PCoA, FA, ICO)

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

Contribute to A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) relating to GL monthly closing, reporting and tax services

Contribute to development of Process vision, strategy and objectives defined globally

Gather and apply best practice to process

Support benchmarking activities

Provide process expertise to relevant stakeholders as required and when needed

Contribute to review ITS tool and make proposal to improve

Improve user experience to perform their job more efficiently

Communicates with captive management.

Ensure Compliance and Internal Control/ SOX standards are met.

**REQUIREMENTS:**

Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or equivalent

1-2 years experience in closing and reporting preferably in an international multicultural environment

Sufficient 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 SAP ERP and other accounting applications

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and expertise of MS Excel

Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with A2R front line teams with an end to end mindset

Good communication skills

Attentive to customer needs and feedback

Ability to organize, prioritize and structure the tasks

Attentive to detail and works with precision

Action oriented, delivery driven

**About Sanofi Business Services**

In 2021 Sanofi will launch its second Global Business Services organization in support of North America operations.

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical leader providing healthcare solutions in more than 170 countries around the world. Sanofi has over employees representing 145 nationalities worldwide.

The core purpose of **Sanofi Business Services** is to drive transformation and digitalization to enable best in class service delivery. Together we are to create value - we facilitate the work of business divisions to focus on their core competencies so that Sanofi can provide the best healthcare possible. Every day, you will experience what it means to make a strong contribution to the transformation journey which will empower the life of our patients. We offer the best in class benefits, and the opportunity to develop your own career whilst ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

The offices of North Americas Sanofi Global Business Services are in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The site offers a comfortable, sustainable, and friendly working environment with access to many natural attractions and recreational opportunities.

If you want to join a purpose driven company that has empowering life of patients as its core, then explore our opportunities in Sanofi Business Services

*As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.*

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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