Categories: Pharmaceutical, Accounting, Finance

Job Description

Specialist, General Accounting

The Opportunity

• Exciting opportunity to join an innovative and trusted Global biopharmaceutical company

• Permanent Full-time opportunity

The primary responsibility of the Specialist, General Accounting is the accurate and timely closing of books of accounts. Ensures compliance to internal controls, procedures and accounting standards and is responsible for managing the inflows and outflows of cash.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

Financial Reporting and Controls

• Ensures accurate and timely submission of financial statements and trial balances to Head Office for consolidation

• Ensures accurate and timely submission of standard financial reports to internal and external stakeholders

• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation reports and ensure resolution of long-outstanding items

• Supports internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations

• Monitors compliance to financial and commercial policies, and existing internal controls

• Work with the different department to develop cash forecast and work with Business Shared Center (BSC) to monitor daily cash position of the entities and provides recommendation to support the funding requirements of the business

• Coordinates with BSC on operational issues related to the following financial process: Accounting to Reporting (ATR), Order to Cash (OTC) and Treasury

• Performs month-end/year-end closing activities

Business Support

• Supports the accounting manager to address ad hoc requests efficiently, ensuring responsiveness and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

• Point of contact regarding queries on monthly accruals, system issues and other financial-related queries (i.e. GL accounts, CC, PC, material code)

• Maintains close coordination with the banks for any issues on payments and collections

• Supports company-initiated projects by providing valuable insights during discussion of the subject matter and issues on cross-functional meetings

Operational Excellence

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of FBM, PtP and OtC processes

• Optimizes available resources such as accounting system to simplify and improve efficiency

What You Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy; Essential to have CPA and preferably with CPA and with experience with Integrated Accounting ERP systems (any of the major systems used in the market such as SAP)

• With at least 5 years of working experience in General Accounting and in Integrated Accounting ERP systems

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills:

Business Risks, Business Risks, Cash Flow Forecasting, Commercial Policies, Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, ERP Integrations, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reports, Financial Statement Review, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Information Organization, Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing, IS Audit, Order to Cash (OTC), Payroll Management, Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 3 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

01/10/2026

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