Lead Accountant - Pharmaceuticals
Job details
There is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading pharmaceutical company in London as a Lead Accountant. This is a mostly remote position, requiring office attendance only once per fortnight. The Company The client is an international pharmaceutical company with a wide suite of products. With offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, they have a well-established global presence. Having had a fantastic finish to Q1, they are looking to expand the London team as they kickstart more projects. Lead Accountant Responsibilities
- Supervise transactional accounting operations for EMEA branches.
- Guarantee punctual and precise financial statements for European entities, aligning with US and local GAAP standards.
- Oversee processes, controls, and systems to ensure compliance and optimize efficiency.
- Administer Purchase-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash workflows.
- Propose ERP enhancements tailored to European needs.
- Spearhead the evaluation of statutory accounts for European branches.
- Coordinate with external audit firms for streamlined annual audits.
- Direct the daily operations of external accounting and tax service providers.
- 5 - 8 years' experience in accounting
- Proven experience with US GAAP & IFRS
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in accounting; Accounting qualification a plus
- Experience in pharmaceutical / biotech / medical device industry preferred
- Experience in supervising audits and GL management
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