Our client is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people.
Job Description
Reporting to the RTR Lead, Global Financial Services (GFS), this position will be responsible for the General Ledger accounting for one or more entities within the GFS.
Position-Specific Job Requirements
- The development of strong relationships with stakeholders
- Contribution to the definition of service standards and continuous management of service partnership agreements
- Contribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture
- Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller’s manual and to all applicable laws and regulations
- Responsible for the timely and accurate review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions; P&L and balance sheet account analysis, review, reconciliation and resolution
- Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP. Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controller’s manual
- Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication
- Helps develop, maintain and assess internal controls related to Gilead’s accounting and financial reporting systems
- Interacts successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors
- Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under U.S. and local GAAP
- A champion for the Global Financial Services philosophy and architecture for Finance
Knowledge, experience, competencies
The person we seek will be a qualified accountant with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country RTR environment in a multi-national corporation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required.
- Experience of operating RTR processes in Shared Services in a multi-country corporate environment is a definite advantage.
- Customer service: A commitment and focus on customer service – defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations and delivering on the service commitments
- Process focus: Skills in process analysis, assessment and improvement and working in a team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged
- Interpersonal skills: An effective team player, whose energy and well developed communication skills make this person a persuasive leader, negotiator and relationship builder.
- Handle complexity: Able to handle the ambiguity that arises from time to time in a global organization in a multi-country environment.
- Language: The person we seek will be able to communicate effectively in English. An additional major European language would be beneficial – French, German, Spanish or Italian.
Specific Education and Experience Requirements:
A professional accounting qualification from a recognized body (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA); preference for a background in a practice training environment. Typically requires either a BA or BS degree in accounting and relevant years of experience. Experience operating in a Shared Service environment an advantage. Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry also a plus.
