AP Accountant (TEMPORARY)

at  Biomarin

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

BioMarin is seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Accountant 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, finance team supporting General Ledger accounting and Accounts Payable.

Specifically, we are seeking an individual with the traits listed below:

• Motivated self-starter who is detailed, results and process oriented with a focus on effective and efficient improvements
• Organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high performance standards
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a highly visible, deadline-oriented position and environment
• Strong communication and people skills, comfortable working with a cross functional and collaborative team and effectively able to deal with all levels of personnel

EDUCATION

• University degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Qualified Accountant preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one-year 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
• SAP experience is desirable
• Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking and organisational skills
• Proficiency in PC skills (particularly Word, Excel, and Microsoft Projects)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once

• Reviewing the accuracy, completeness and aging of the GRIR (goods received/invoice received) transactions across the European/Canada region
• Ownership of the GRIR reconciliation and matching
• Follow up with business partners on ensuring their responsibilities are fulfilled
• Escalation of issues as required
• Preparation and upload of journal entries as required
• Perform and upload monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and follow up and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on errors and causes of errors while managing the quality and development of financial accounts, systems, and processes
• 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
• Provide required deliverables for the year-end financial statement audit process and the SOX audit process
• Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed
• Work closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, adhering to global deadlines
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, queries and EMEA Finance activities as required