SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

BioMarin is seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager with solid experience in applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely results and to ensure appropriate account control procedures. This position will be a key member of a cross-functional, multi-national, accounting team responsible for critical accounting areas, staff management, business support, and ad hoc reporting. This position supports the Director, EUCAN Controller in undertaking both regular and ad hoc financial reporting activities and will have significant interaction with finance management and global accounting teams.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years relevant experience in similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls is desirable.
• Experienced in SAP S4 Hana in addition to an understanding of Oracle & Hyperion.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, & self-motivated with the ability to manage
• multiple deliverables.

EDUCATION

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)

• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting under US GAAP (including account analysis & reconciliation and preparing inputs to month end reports including financial analysis & commentary).
• Responsible for annual financial reporting to local statutory authorities under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP accounting.
• Detailed analytical review of financial data and presenting to senior leadership on the financial performance of the entities.
• Review entity profitability monthly to understand deviations and support Global Transfer Pricing team as required.
• Partnering with Financial Planning & Analysis and the business to ensure correct goods receipting, substantiate accruals and to action any findings from accrual analytics.
• Management of the yearend financial statement audits, working to key deadline targets and reporting of progress to the co-ordination team.
• Liaising with the Tax Team to support the corporate tax filing process.
• Supporting the SOX audit process as required.
• Manage relationships with outsourced providers as required (including auditors and outsourced accounting providers).
• Development and management of direct reports and mentoring other members of the team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient manner, in BioMarin we aim to work collaboratively sharing ideas and supporting each other as necessary.
• Work closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, adhering to global deadlines
• Support project and continuous improvement tasks as required.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, queries and activities as required.