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.
Lead Accountant Requirements
* 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
If this position is of interest, please apply above or contact j.casstles-jones@proclinical.com
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