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What you will do In this vital role you will be responsible for the month-end close and controllership activities for specific countries in the ELMAC region (Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Canada). Besides that, you will support the Sr. Managers with the successful delivery of strategic, tactical, and general accounting & controlling goals. In this role, will also be under your responsibility performance of balance sheet reviews in liaison with outsourced partners/Finance and Administration team at the ELMAC affiliate, as well as the control validations and testing (IICC/SOX). Roles & Responsibilities: The Senior Associate accounting will be responsible for several activities including but not limited to the following: Be responsible for accurate, complete, and timely periodic accounting close for ELMAC. Support the preparation of close packages (including variance analysis), and disclosure checklist. Operate as a link between local, regional, and functional finance teams establish clear roles & responsibilities, and install the appropriate processes and tools. Support and advise local Finance leads with Tax compliance, internal and external audits as well as the implementation of recommended improvements. Create and track financial metrics as part of a dashboard for management. Provide ad hoc support to the Accounting Director and flag all opportunities and challenges. Keep track of the effectiveness of SLAs, process maps, and SOPs, and monitor the various Finance functions. Basic Qualifications: Masters degree and 3+ years of Finance experience. Bachelors degree and 6+ years of Finance experience. Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements. Experience with ERP systems and financial software. Financial experience in a global, multi-site corporation Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or MBA. Chartered Accountant (Certified public accountant), CMA, CFE or other professional. certification relevant to the accounting profession. Extensive accounting experience. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in parallel. Familiarity with the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Experience with global finance operations. Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools. Finance transformation experience involving recent technology advancements Prior multinational capability center experience Experience with SAP (ECC and/or S4), Blackline, Workiva, Tableau/PowerBI Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and ethical standards. Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities. Adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in parallel.
