Closing & Reporting, Budapest Hub, Senior Accountant

• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Job type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

Sanofi Business Services (SBS), one of the 4 pillars of Sanofi’s Business Transformation organization, is setting up a new captive Business Services center in Budapest to provide Finance & Accounting (Account-to-Report, Customer-Invoicing-to-Cash) as well as Employee oriented (Employee Experience) services.

Within the Account to Report (A2R) process, the Business Services Centre covers the following areas:

• Asset Management

• Tax and Intercompany Accounting

• Treasury Accounting

• General Ledger (GL) Closing and Reporting

Purpose of the Role

The Closing & Reporting Accountant is responsible for:

• Delivering monthly GL closing and reporting services to SBS

• Performing monthly closing activities in line with the Group timetable

• Preparing management, tax, legal, and statutory reporting at Group and country levels

• Resolving operational issues effectively and in a timely manner, following each through to completion

• Meeting operational KPIs and complying with Sanofi policies and guidelines

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Reporting Line and Collaboration

The Closing & Reporting Accountant reports to the A2R Closing & Reporting Lead and may be assigned a specific sub-process. The role works closely with Finance (Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control, etc.), other SBS departments, Customer Service, and the wider A2R team.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver GL monthly closing and reporting services to SBS, including reviewing automatic posting interfaces, closing AR & AP sub-ledgers, and closing Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
• Request and collect recurring and non-recurring items, reconcile accounts, and post Manual Journal Entries (MJE)
• Prepare management, tax, legal, and statutory reporting at Group and country levels, and contribute to business reviews
• Execute all processes, transactions, and reports in compliance with Sanofi accounting policies, internal control guidelines, and audit/SOX requirements
• Complete all activities in line with the global Core Model and operational KPIs
• Develop expert-level knowledge of activities in scope, local entity knowledge, and build, document, and transfer A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) for GL monthly closing and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to eliminate redundant activities and support process automation initiatives, ensuring seamless adoption and transition

• 3-5 years in general ledger accounting, financial closing, and reporting, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment
• Hands-on experience with month-end closing, account reconciliations, and manual journal entries
• Experience with management, statutory, and/or tax reporting
• Working knowledge of internal control frameworks and SOX/audit requirements
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP and statutory reporting
• Solid understanding of the Account-to-Report process, including AR/AP sub-ledger closing
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel
• Process automation or Power BI knowledge is an advantage

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Chartered accountant qualification or equivalent professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an advantage

Languages:

• Excellent written and verbal English
• Additional European language skills are advantageous

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award

Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding

One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025

Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers

Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver

Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science—where your progress can be as transformative as our work. We believe in you, support you, and give you the opportunity to go further, think faster, and achieve what you once thought impossible. With us, you can shape the future—ask questions, explore new paths, and find solutions that truly reach those who need them most. Ready to use the power of science to improve people's lives? Let's pursue progress together and discover the extraordinary!

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Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.