[Switzerland] Manager - Accounting&Controlling

at  Santen

Company Description
As a specialized company dedicated to eye health, Santen aspires to contribute to the realization of “Happiness with Vision” by providing valuable products and services to patients, consumers, and medical professionals around the organization.
Since its establishment in Japan in 1890, and guided by its CORE PRINCIPLE, “Tenki ni sanyo suru,” Santen has been committed to helping people maintain and improve their eye health, and is engaged in the global research and development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products in the field of eye care, supporting the eye health of approximately 50 million people worldwide. Our duty is to create a future in which as many patients and consumers as possible can lead happy and fulfilling lives, we will continue to contribute to the realization of better eye care by providing solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, thereby revolutionizing the treatment flow.
Each of us is deeply committed to challenging ourselves, building an organization that brings together diverse internal talents and external expertise, and to doing our utmost to realize a society in which people everywhere can feel happy through vision-related experiences. Isn’t it exactly the kind of environment you want to belong in?

Job Description

• Drive highly efficient financial operations responsibilities including closing activities, statutory requirements in IFRS and CO and closing reporting processes.
• Support the smooth running of the International Financial Head Quarters in Switzerland, including single principal model, treasury and tax activities, expenses, balance sheets and projected cash flows across the region.
• Manage performance and effectiveness of outsourced service provider, including budget. Ensure and establish strong internal and external financial accounting controls and procedures, including JSOX.
• Continuously improve efficiency of financial accounting processes and internal control system in collaboration with the region.

KEY ACTIVITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage all accounting and statutory reporting activities of Santen SA general accounting, AP, AR, assets, treasury including payment process, closing procedure and reporting, reconciliation of all intercompany activities related to Santen SA including royalties.
• Support Single principal model review, including corporate finance, funding and tax topics.
• Lead and drive outsourced service provider in delivering best-in class transactional accounting services as when as closing and reporting services.
• Analyze and report financials monthly in a clear and concise way, by focusing on analytical review, variation analysis and financial indicators. Ensure timely follow up and resolution of open items.
• Support the Financial Controller EMEA on centralized controlling activities, on business process improvements, on the implementation of regional and global transformational projects; deal with postimplementation phase. Identify and lead SAP developments along with IS team. Report periodically on progress.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders of FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Supply Chain, Global Consolidation team. Maintain proper quality metrics on key subject matters (AP, AR, cash, Balance sheet) monitor quality and trends over time.
• Maintain proper quality metrics on key subject matters (AP, AR, cash, Balance sheet) monitor quality and trends over time.
• Support cost center framework and structure, including invoice approval workflow system. Manage accruals, prepaid and Opex on a monthly basis and associated reviews and reporting activities.
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis, conduct financial training as needed, prepare presentations for Senior Management and perform project work as requested.
• Lead or support finance and cross-functional projects implementation.
• Partner with key external stakeholders (external auditor and actuary).
• Key user for business system applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master degree in business, finance or accounting or related field. ACCA/ CPA is desired.
• Min. 6+ years business related experience (financial reporting, accounting, including group intercompany activities and legal/tax/ single principal requirement).
• Excellent understanding of accounting and controlling requirements including IFRS and CO accounting standards.
• Advanced experience computer/ systems ERP SAP FI/CO, SD/MM, database management.
• Proven ability to drive external service providers especially external accounting provider team.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Excellent attention to details while keeping sight of the big picture, ability to (re)prioritize continuously.
• Excellent capability in setting up, monitoring and reporting on KPIs and metrics.
• Prior experience providing financial support to Pharmaceutical or/ biotech-medtech business activities desired.
  Additional Information
  A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.
  The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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