Accountant- French Speaking

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring an Accountant- French Speaking to join the team.

A suitable candidate should be a motivated and multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent UK Shared Financial Services locally/internationally by being the primary point of contact for respective company(s) of responsibility
• Ensure that all Company financial transactions, assets and liabilities are accurately recorded and properly accounted for
• Keep constantly up to date with all latest developments in accounting standards and guidelines
• Own the month-end close of the financial ledgers for respective company(s) of responsibility
• Primary responsibility for journal preparation for all routine accruals/prepayments and other financial entries and maintain appropriate supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities for continued work intake and work closely with the local teams to facilitate the intake of tasks into UK Shared Financial Services
• Perform SAP month-end closing activities (period-close, revaluations etc.)
• Complete, review and comment on of the monthly Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation Pack
• Lead quarterly Balance Sheet Review meetings with local management
• Contribute to the preparation of/and participate in - quarterly Operational Review meetings with local management
• Support activities relating to fiscal/legal obligations - VAT, Corporation Tax, National Statistics Returns etc. as required
• Act as primary process owner for any nominated financial processes as required which may extend beyond respective company(s) of responsibility
• Complete financial consolidation and other reporting activities as required to achieve Group deadlines
• Perform payroll reconciliation activities and subsequent submissions as required
• Provide external auditors with information and explanations relating to the financial accounts as requested
• Assist in ensuring that an adequate and efficient system of internal controls is in place, which is in compliance with the appropriate financial control standards and Group Internal Control policies
• Develop, Review and approve SOPs/ Work Instructions for company(s) and processes of primary responsibility
• Evolve processes over time by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and control
• Provide back-up to other Shared services teams and processes as required
• Perform Ad Hoc project work as required

WORKS WITHIN GMP/EHS REQUIREMENTS

• To perform assigned tasks whilst adhering to current GMP requirements at all times.
• Report any compliance concerns to your line-manager or Quality Assurance Compliance
• To work in a safe manner at all times, and raise any Health and Safety concerns to your line-manager or the EHS team
• Do not perform any tasks you are not trained to complete.
• Ensure all training is kept up to date and documented by adhering to training plan requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES

EXPERIENCE

IDEAL

• Qualified Accountant with experience of commercial Accounting in the Pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience working within International Shared Service Centres

MINIMUM

• French speaking

KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Continuous improvement experience and mindset
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• High level of competency in SAP (ideal) and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint