Senior General Ledger Accountant

<p style="text-align:left"><span>We’re on a mission to change the future of</span><br /><span>clinical research. At Perceptive, we help the</span><br /><span>biopharmaceutical industry bring medical</span><br /><span>treatments to the market, faster.</span><br /><span>Our mission is to change the world</span><br /><span>but to do this, we need people like you.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>HEALTH: </b></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>- Medical plan for you and your dependents. </span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>- Personal Accident Insurance</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>- Life Insurance</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>- Critical illness cover</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>WEALTH: </b></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>- Salary structure and Flexi basket</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>- Provident fund of 12%</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>- Gratuity scheme </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>YOURSELF: </b><span>Internal growth and development programs &amp; trainings</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p>The role of Senior GL Accountant is responsible for managing the General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with the local statutory reporting as needed and providing guidance / recommendation on accounting matters. The role may also include the preparation and submission of local compliance reporting and statutory filings. In conjunction with the Region Controller, the Senior GL Accountant will serve as the relationship manager for their region (e.g., US, Europe, India, Asia Pacific) with responsibility for regular communications with internal customers as well as responsibility for overall reporting.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Accountabilities:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Relationship management</b></p><ul><li>Implements stakeholder engagement / communications plan.</li><li>Deals with problems and issues, managing resolutions, corrective actions, lessons learned and the collection and dissemination of relevant information.</li><li>Collects and uses feedback from customers and stakeholders to help measure effectiveness of stakeholder management.</li><li>Helps develop and enhance customer and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Provides informed feedback to assess and promote understanding.</li><li>Captures and disseminates technical and business information.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Service level management</b></p><ul><li>Monitors service delivery performance metrics and liaises with managers and customers to ensure that service level agreements are not breached without the stakeholders being given the opportunity of planning for a deterioration in service.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Quality assurance</b></p><ul><li>Facilitates the collection of evidence and the conduct of formal audits, reviews or compliance of activities, processes, data, products or services</li><li>Examines records for evidence that appropriate testing and other quality control activities have taken place and determines compliance with organizational directives, standards and procedures.</li><li>Identifies non-compliances, non-conformances and abnormal occurrences and designs and implements process improvements to prevent this from recurring.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Business Skills </b></p><ul><li>Demonstrates effective communication skills.</li><li>Plans, schedules and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures.</li><li>Contributes fully to the work of department. Understands how own role relates to other roles and to the business of Perceptive and our clients.</li><li>Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution.</li><li>Takes the initiative in identifying and owning appropriate personal development opportunities.</li><li>Maximize the effectiveness of technologies and supporting processes to drive continuous improvement and change initiatives</li><li>Understands how own role impacts security and demonstrates routine security practice and knowledge required for own work</li><li>Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and demonstrated problem-solving abilities</li><li>Manage relationship and leverage 3rd party outsourced provider’s resources</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Financial management </b></p><ul><li>Compliance with key SOX controls and testing, Sunshine Act (if applicable) and The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).</li><li>Preparation of local Statutory Accounts.</li><li>Preparation of the reconciliation of US GAAP to local GAAP (if applicable).</li><li>Liaise with auditors and prepare audit schedules for external auditors.</li><li>Co-ordination with other teams to complete local compliance reporting including VAT returns and statutory filings.</li><li>Monitors 3rd party service provider in areas relating to billing, credit, collections, fixed assets, intercompany, payroll, and period close that require Perceptive decision making and approval.</li><li>Provides guidance, as required, to 3rd party service provider on the accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with company Policies</li><li>Manage and monitor track the closing checklist for specific legal entities.</li><li>Participate in month end activities including preparation and review of monthly accounting journals, trend analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, variances analyses, etc.</li><li>Monitors and maintains all required financial records for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements.</li><li>Assist and prepare actions plans / documenting issues of concern for areas of responsibility and working collaboratively with other team members to bring them to conclusion.</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance as required</li><li>Provide support on ad-hoc requests.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge </b></p><ul><li>Has a sound generic, domain and specialist knowledge necessary to perform effectively in the organization typically gained from recognized bodies of knowledge and organizational information and practical experience applying this knowledge in a corporate finance function.</li><li>Demonstrates effective application of knowledge.</li><li>Has an appreciation of the wider business context.</li><li>Takes action to develop own knowledge.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Complexity </b></p><ul><li>Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments, requiring analysis to determine next steps.</li><li>Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution, with reference to, but not covered in, established policies and procedures.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Influence </b></p><ul><li>Interacts with and influences colleagues.</li><li>Has frequent working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners.</li><li>Understands and collaborates on the analysis of user/customer needs and represents this in their work.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Autonomy </b></p><ul><li>Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments.</li><li>Receives general direction, seeks guidance as required, and works under moderate supervision.</li><li>Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Problem Management </b></p><ul><li>Investigates problems in systems, processes and services and proposes resolutions/improvements. Drives the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Other</b></p><ul><li>Carryout any other reasonable duties as requested.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Skills:</u></b></p><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills</li><li>A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning</li><li>Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail</li><li>Must have the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment</li><li>Ability to apply critical thinking to problems and tasks</li><li>Ability to identify, design, and implement process improvements</li><li>Proactively participates in skills improvement training</li><li>A self-starter and able to work under own initiative</li><li>Proven ability of using Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Word &amp; PowerPoint)</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Knowledge and Experience: </u></b></p><ul><li>Relevant experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of Record to Report procedures preferably in a Shared Service environment</li><li>Good working knowledge in accounting, tax and audit in an international environment</li><li>Diverse computer competence with high level or proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>Experience of ERP system (Workday is a plus)</li><li>Experience using tools to communicate progress to Stakeholders</li><li>Experience of regulated environments</li><li>Solid Professional experience in the same or similar role</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Education:</u></b></p><ul><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent major.</li><li>CPA, CA or Semi-CA qualified</li><li>Languages: English (Fluent) and relevant local language (e.g., French and/or German preferable in Europe). </li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Come as you are.</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>We&#39;re proud to be a Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</span></p>