Sr. Accountant

[Mission]

The primary focus of this role is to ensure the smooth and timely execution of routine Finance operations, particularly monthly closing, while the Finance team is engaged in key projects and transformation initiatives. The role will also support PO review, and Finance process improvement, including policies, SOPs, and internal controls.

[Job Information]

6 Months Direct Contract

[Activities & Responsibilities] 

1.    Monthly Closing & Accounting

• Take ownership of key monthly closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and account reconciliations
• Review balance sheet accounts and follow up on outstanding or aged items
• Support financial reporting and investigate significant accounting movements or variances
• Perform Finance review of Purchase Orders (POs), including budget availability, account coding, and appropriate approvals
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve closing and accounting issues

2.    Finance Operations

• Support actual spend tracking and basic variance analysis as required
• Support other day-to-day Finance and accounting activities as required
• Ensure Finance activities are performed in accordance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls

3.    Process Improvement & Controls

• Support the development and enhancement of Finance policies, SOPs, and working procedures
• Support implementation and documentation of agreed process and control improvements
• Support Finance transformation projects and other ad-hoc initiatives as required

[Requirements]

1.  5+ years of relevant Finance and Accounting experience
2.  Strong hands-on experience in monthly closing and general accounting
3.  Experience working in a multinational company
4.  Good command of English, both written and verbal
5.  Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision
6.  Proactive, self-motivated, hands-on, and solution-oriented

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Experience with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with structured Finance processes, policies, and internal controls