Job Title : A2R Protégé Trainee – Greater China
About the job
Our Team :
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
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 informationCollaborate 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 customersEnsure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process / tool / policy changesActive 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 Core Values. ComplianceEnsure 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 FinanceEnsure adequate follow up on issues identified during external and internal auditEnsure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process / tool / policy changesContinuous Improvements
Support A2R Closing & Reporting Lead in monitoring performance on a continuous basis against agreed SLAs and define corrective actions, where necessaryIdentify and articulate improvement areas across processes and technology – including ERP and other tools and solutionsSupport customer satisfaction initiatives, including regular assessment of service satisfaction across Country Finance and other stakeholdersAbout you
Key Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience
Working experience is not required as training will be providedExposure to SAP and MS-Excel will be an added advantage (not mandatory as training will be provided)Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin and English are required as the role will be supporting the Greater ChinaAccounting standards : main country of the region and IFRSAttention to detailEssential Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree / Professional Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or equivalentDesirable Skills and Experience
Good interpersonal and communication skillsPossess strong analytical skillPositive and agile mindset#J-18808-Ljbffr
