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Position Description
The Accounting Manager will play a key role within the DACH finance team and will be responsible for accounting, financial reporting, controls and compliance in relation to specific entities in the DACH region. The role will involve working closely with the subsidiary finance team, the regional/group financial reporting team and the corporate tax and treasury teams. The Accounting Manager will be the first point of contact for key processes (O2C, R2R, S2P) for financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual), both US GAAP and local GAAP (HGB). The Accounting Manager will also support and coordinate the internal and external audits. The tasks will be performed in close cooperation/coordination with the German tax team and the DACH controller.
Scope
- Provide accounting guidance for the local business partners on the treatment of transactions that arise during the period
- Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate closings under US GAAP (work with partner to make sure the accruals are accurate, that the books are complete and correct, escalate issues when necessary, be a liaison for the other key processes (O2C, P2P, product costing, RTR)
- Act as key subject matter expert on HGB policy procedure interpretation
- Support other adhoc processes as per the corporate decisions of the company
- Demonstrate a strong compliance-oriented mindset and help maintain the strong compliance culture (SOX, Global Financial Policies, Ethics & Compliance)
- Provide guidance in the internal audits and in the formal auditors’ ones, as well as provide support in the external ones (local authorities)
- Be a key partner for the local Tax department for their projects and audits
- Coordinate the team to prepare local stat files as per the requirements valid
- Coordinate the process for cash flow forecasting (2 times per year)
- Develop a good network with the Shared Service that Elanco has
- Lead a small team of finance associates (1-3 members)
Requirements Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting
- Significant prior experience with HGB preparations and submissions
- Proven analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Proven compliance orientation based on prior operational business roles
- Ability to work in a local/regional/global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal and external business partners/stakeholders
- Fluency in both German and English
- Minimum travelling might be required
Requirements Soft Skills
- Analytical skills, quick learner and problem solver
- Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills / Teamwork
- Strong Communication with an appreciation of cultural diversity
- Process improvement orientation / search for solution mentality
- Anticipate, identify issues and drive solutions
- Willing to take initiatives and new responsibilities
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, respect deadlines
IT Literacy
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- SAP is an asset
- One Stream is an asset
Additional skills/Preferences
- Chartered accountant, CPA or professional equivalent
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Freedom for personal initiative and opportunities for individual further training
- Work in a dynamic team
- Subsidization of pension provision by the employer
- 40 hours / week
- 30 days vacation
- Health and fitness offerings
- in an international company
- Subsidized Job Ticket and bike leasing
- Encourage individual initiative and provide opportunities for personal development
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
