Knowledge, experience, competencies:
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Qualified Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country RTR environment in a multi-national corporation.
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Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to review and support complex accounting transactions.
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The person we seek will ideally have RTR experience in a similar organization, with in depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures in particular US GAAP as well as knowledge of statutory and tax reporting requirements.
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Preferred qualifications include CPA or CMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
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8+ years of relevant experience and BA or BS degree in accounting, MBA or equivalent.
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Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry a plus.
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Experience in multi-national organization is a plus.
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Experience leading through periods of notable change.
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Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions, multiple time zones, and diverse cultures.
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Self-starter and ability to act on own initiative.
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Detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance
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Established experience preferably within a Multinational Company
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Ability to Interact successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors.
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This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters.
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Working knowledge and experience of SAP S4/Hana or similar ERP product would be beneficial.
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Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, Co-pilot) required.
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Proven analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
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Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
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Ability to travel is necessary.
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.
Thinker/Do-er: A clear, fast thinker, able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions and implement them.
Diversity: Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment
Handle complexity: Able to manage 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.
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Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment.
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Navigate teams through periods of notable change.
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Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective.
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Curious with learning agility
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Organized with systematic approach to prioritization.
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Process orientated to achieve the business objective