Closing & Reporting, Kuala Lumpur Hub, Analyst
About the job
Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready?
The Account to Report (A2R) Closing & Reporting team is accountable for the processing of transactions related to accounting and closing & reporting of financial books. This role will support the A2R Closing &Reporting Lead in ensuring the enforcement of accounting standards and reliability of the data collected from management, controllers, tax department and other end-to-end processes. Apart from that, this role will require active participation in driving A2R continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities include:
Core model Implementation
Implement and ensure alignment with core model
Propose and support any project which aim to align to core model but also transform and automate our processes
Embrace RPA mindset
Operations
Deliver quality reporting of legal statutory accounts for Local GAAP and IFRS.
Execution of GL end to end activates.
Perform Monthly and Quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS) and company procedures to ensure integrity of financial information
Collaborate with A2R Retained, other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS), tax & treasury departments and Country Finance, Finance Operation (FO) to manage and address potential closing risks (pre/post close meetings)
Respond to and resolve enquiries from Country Finance/Internal and External customers
Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes
Active participation in Sanofi global projects with close collaboration with Project team, Country Finance, FO and other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS)
Align, promote and deliver as per Global A2R Vision, Mission incorporating all Sanofi’s Play To Win (PTW) behaviors.
Compliance
Ensure SOX and Internal Control Framework compliance across activities, and support A2R Closing & Reporting Lead and Country Finance to review, identify and address any gaps.
Support external and internal audits by working closely with A2R Closing & Reporting Lead and Country Finance
Ensure adequate follow up on issues identified during external and internal audit
Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes
Continuous Improvements
Support A2R Closing & Reporting Lead in monitoring performance on a continuous basis against agreed SLAs and define corrective actions, where necessary
Identify and articulate improvement areas across processes and technology – including ERP and other tools and solutions
Support customer satisfaction initiatives, including regular assessment of service satisfaction across Country Finance and other stakeholders
About you
Fresh Graduate or minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in the Finance/Accounting sector/A2R /SSC will be added advantage
Bachelor’s Degree/Professional Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent
Exposure to multinational or regional corporate business environments, or similar
Working experience with SAP, specifically Fi/Co
Proficient in the use of applications in the MS-Office suite, including MS-Excel
Good English and Mandarin/Japanese/Korean/Thai communication skills, both verbal and written
Accounting standards: main country of the region and IFRS
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including health insurance, out-patient benefits along with a range of family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves to name a few.