Accountant at Sanofi

Ref Id: R2469815
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reports to: Finance Manager
Function: Finance

Purpose

• Process payments and ensure timely and accurate postings of transactions in in accordance with the company chart of accounts.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the accounting function of the affiliate and maintain all records and registers.
• Support the finance manager in preparing final accounts and statutory reports for local authorities as well as in Closing activities (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual).
• Contributes to the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and/or other accounting and reporting records , in full respect of the financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Good knowledge and understanding of treasury flows and banking operations (local and international)
• Participate in stock counts with Supply Chain.
• Work in General accounting/Receivables/Payable accounting ( checking /posting entries, data maintenance,reconciliation and analysis...)
• Provide input for global social reports
• Part of the team to liaise with external auditors on audit of company accounts (interim and final)
• Part of the team liaise with tax authorities on tax filings and reports
• Ensure adequate internal controls over processes and assets of the company
• Participate in the budget and trend process (as required)
• Ensure all invoicing flows and validations for external (ESF) and internal (Interco) parties are respected.

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• The position requires a graduate with a Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting; with at least 5 years cognate experience in accounting, Finance, or Audit/Internal Control.

The following skills are essential:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (excel, word and windows)
• Knowledge of closing process is a must
• Knowledge of consolidation process and reporting is an advantage
• Knowledge of ERP or appropriate accounting software is a must
• Documentation skills
• Integrity, good interpersonal relationships skills, self-confident, dynamic, creative, good “listener”.

Working Relationships:

• Internal: Marketing, Medical & regulatory, other relevant departments.
• External: Medical practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical and regulatory bodies.