Job Title: Financial Accountant
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join our client, a global leader in the pharma industry, on a 6-month temporary basis. This role is crucial for their global consolidation process and financial reporting, requiring technical expertise in US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and corporate accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Closing activities: Month-end and quarter-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams: FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and audit
* Process improvements: Drive automation and efficiency initiatives within corporate accounting
* Corporate spending analysis: Support the budgeting process
* Internal controls management: Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
* Audit support: Internal and external requests
Requirements:
* 4+ years of accounting experience: Multinational manufacturing environment preferred
* Accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent experience
* SAP expertise: HFM experience a plus
* US GAAP and SOX knowledge
* Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Integrity and confidentiality management
* Prioritization and fast-paced environment adaptability