Description:
The purpose of the job is to ensure complete and accurate execution of dedicated steps with regard to financial closing and reporting for the assigned GBS countries in the region according to the agreed activity split between GBS Center Germany/Finance, GBS Center Manila and Operative Unit (OPU). The job holder guarantees compliance of accounting entries regarding the applicable BI accounting rules in the context of the dedicated control activities. Thereby he takes care of General Ledger (GL) related country specific inquiries raised by OPU or other GBSC streams (1st level support).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform and monitor the dedicated GL related closing activities for international GBS entities, particularly: Compilation of group reporting packages to headquarters as basis for group financial statements Preparation of figures for local statutory financial statements (FS I) Perform the dedicated financial accounting and planning tasks for the assigned companies, e.g. with regard to: Compliance and plausibility checks Analytical account reviews and reconciliation (accounting review procedures Determination and execution of month- and year-end postings Be the first point of contact in GBS for the local and regional accounting staff and support the business partners regarding all GL related requests within the area of responsibility (1st level support), keep communication with the local accounting key users concerning GL related topics on a regular base Ensure prompt settlement of assigned GL issues with regard to evaluation, solution design and corrective actions (if necessary), including documentation and archiving of the respective issues Ensure that all GL accounts within the GBSC country responsibility are reconciled and the respective account balances are provable; ensure that all GL related documents and files are adequately archived in terms of completeness, form and traceability Act as prime interface with regional external auditors regarding year-end audit requirements of the dedicated entities (including technical and/or organizational matters); develop management responses for audit findings within the area of responsibility Supervise the regional public financial auditors and be the first point of contact for questions to GL related items of the assigned companies; coordinate answers in cooperation with peers from OPUs, subledgers and/or tax department Take responsibility of and assist in defined topics, projects and/or working packages Preparation and performance of internal and external trainings for GL topics Preparation and performance of internal and external meetings and workshop Support and Sub-lead of projects (e.g. deployments)
Requirements:
A solid finance background (interdisciplinary) and knowledge of consistently changing guidelines, corporate procedures and reporting requirements are essential. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the accounting department of a large-scale enterprise, preferrably in a shared service organization set-up, or in a public financial auditing company Deep knowledge in MS-Office and database applications (SAP) Analytical thinking, teamwork and collaboration spirit Communication and interaction skills Good analytical and conceptual thinking Project-related experience Fluent English in reading, writing and speaking
Who we are:
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.
