Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d)
Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d)
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Job Description
As a Senior Financial Accountant in our newly established finance team in Germany youll play a critical part in managing the financial operations of our German subsidiary ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting under IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and HGB (German Commercial Code).
Youll bring deep expertise in core accounting processes including monthly and annual closing activities fixed asset accounting VAT reporting and intercompany transactions. Youll also be responsible for balance sheet reconciliations financial analysis and the preparation of both group and statutory accounts.
This role offers the opportunity to help shape the financial infrastructure of a growing organisation within the innovative fast-paced biopharmaceutical industry. Youll work closely with global and local finance teams external and internal auditors and contribute to ongoing system improvements within our SAP and HFM (Hyperion) environments.
Please note: Please submit your CV in English. Also due to business needs this role may be based in one of our sites in the Leverkusen or Wuppertal region.
Organisation Description
WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialisation) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Were one of the worlds top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. We enable our clients to research develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing.
Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery development and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide. We have sites/offices in China the US the EU and Asia. We currently employ over 10000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide including the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.
Key responsibilities
- Executing timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings including fixed assets accruals prepayments and AR.
- Preparing and filing monthly advance VAT returns.
- Supporting group and statutory reporting and audits.
- Managing fixed asset accounting and controlling processes.
- Handling intercompany recharges and reconciliations.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls GMP requirements and audit standards.
- Leading or supporting system and process improvements in SAP and HFM.
Your Profile
- 5 years progressive experience in general accounting or finance ideally in a multinational environment.
- Strong practical knowledge and experience of IFRS and HGB accounting standards.
- Experience with intercompany transactions consolidation processes and external/internal audit support.
- Solid background in manufacturing or industrial operations is preferred.
- Advanced SAP FICO knowledge is essential; exposure to HFM reporting tools is a plus.
- Strong experience in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement ERP upgrades or system optimization projects.
- Fluent in German (C1) and English (B2) - both written and spoken.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field with professional certifications like CPA or CA highly desirable.
- Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance in finance is a plus.
Behavioural Competencies
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to build strong influential relationships across business functions to drive alignment and achieve strategic objectives.
- Highly analytical mindset with the capability to collate interpret and present large volumes of financial data in a clear structured manner.
- Adaptable and resilient thriving in fast-paced evolving environments while maintaining focus and accuracy.
- Collaborative team player who actively contributes and drives results within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills including oral presentation business writing and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to drive process improvements and take ownership of responsibilities consistently meeting deadlines
As we extend our global reach we need colleagues interested in change in challenge and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!
If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our vision -Any drug can be made and any disease can be treated- dont miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
