About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

About The Job

Our Team:

The Account to Report (A2R) Reporting team is accountable for the processing of transactions related to accounting and reporting of financial books. This role will support the A2R Reporting Lead in ensuring the enforcement of accounting standards and reliability of the data collected from management, controllers, tax department and other end-to-end processes. Apart from that, this role will require active participation in driving A2R continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Core model Implementation

Implement and ensure alignment with core model
Propose and support any project which aim to align to core model but also transform and automate our processes
Embrace RPA mindset

Operations

Ensure quality reporting of legal statutory accounts and consolidation packages within the local regulatory and Sanofi Group calendar timeframes
Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS) and company procedures SAGA and GDOPS to ensure integrity of financial information
Active participation in various closing governance meetings
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Highlight potential delays if any
Support A2R Reporting Lead in CFO closing meetings by providing detailed analysis and/or explanation of material changes.
Contribute to Sanofi Account Committee and Customer Board preparation and reviews
Collaborate with A2R In Country Head, other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS), tax & treasury departments and Country Finance, Finance Operation (FO) to manage and address potential closing risks (pre/post close meetings)
Active participation in Sanofi global projects & Transitions with close collaboration with Project team, Country Finance, FO and other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS)
Implement successfully A2R Core Model for transitions to KL (inclusive of participation where required in CM presentation & IA workshops)
Challenge assumptions and validate results to ensure financial data reflects true business performance.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with local accounting and regulatory requirements.
Align, promote and deliver as per Global A2R Vision, Mission incorporating all Sanofi's Take the Lead behaviors.

Compliance

Maintains strong internal controls by initiating change management to put in place all internal controls process as per A2R Core Model and ensuring compliance to SOX controls and local GAAP
Ensure SOX and Internal Control Framework compliance across activities, and partner with A2R Reporting Lead and Country Finance to review, identify and address any gaps.
Support external and internal audits by working closely with A2R Reporting Lead and Country Finance
Ensure adequate follow up on issues identified during external and internal audit
Ensure proper internal control framework and prepare SOA documentation
Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes

Continuous Improvements

Partner with A2R Reporting Lead in monitoring performance on a continuous basis against agreed SLAs and define corrective actions, where necessary
Identify and articulate improvement areas across processes and technology – including ERP and other tools and solutions
Support customer satisfaction initiatives, including regular assessment of service satisfaction across Country Finance and other stakeholders

About You

Key Requirements:

Essential Skills And Experience

Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience in the Finance/Accounting sector/A2R /SSC
Exposure to multinational or regional corporate business environments, or similar
Working experience with SAP, specifically Fi/Co
Proficient in the use of applications in the MS-Office suite, including MS-Excel
Good English and Mandarin communication skills, both verbal and written
Accounting standards: main country of the region and IFRS
Attention to detail

Essential Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or a Bachelor's/Professional Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or an equivalent.

Desirable Skills And Experience

Working experience in a customer-facing and service-oriented corporate position
Working experience in a Finance shared services environment, either captive (in-house) or in a BPO setting
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Possess strong analytical skill

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives Let's Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Senior Accountant - Reporting, Kuala Lumpur Hub