The Role
Job Description:At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.Ferring+YouWe are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting and Reporting Specialist to support finance operations and supply chain coordination. The role focuses on financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and operational planning to ensure accurate financial records and smooth business operations.Your day at FerringFinancial Accounting & Maintenance
- Manage General Ledger activities, including recording journal entries and performing checks during the month-end closing process to ensure accuracy.
- Review and reconcile Accounts Payable (AP) and Balance Sheet subsidiary ledgers to ensure alignment with the general ledger.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation schedules.
- Execute month-end closing activities according to the global and local finance calendar.
- Prepare financial reports including Trial Balance, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet summaries.
- Conduct preliminary variance analysis on expenses against budget during month-end close.
- Review Accounts Payable payment schedules and ensure accurate HSBC bank upload for payment runs.
- Adhere to Internal Control Systems (ICS) and maintain strict Segregation of Duties (SoD) to mitigate financial risks.
- Support preparation of monthly tax returns and ensure documentation is audit-ready for regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and process statutory remittances such as SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth.
- Assist in audit coordination by providing schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
- Prepare and maintain files for monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, including analysis of demand, supply, and inventory trends.
- Coordinate closely with the regional distribution hub to ensure timely shipment and delivery.
- Analyze supply chain performance and support initiatives to improve operational efficiency and service levels.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability.
- Monitor open orders and proactively propose mitigation actions to minimize potential supply disruptions or business interruptions
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve delivery or supply issues efficiently.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure inbound shipments comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Support coordination across supply chain, regulatory, and logistics teams to ensure smooth end-to-end operations.
- 6-month contract role from April to September 2026.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in General Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Record-to-Report (R2R) functions.
- Proficiency in computerized accounting systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis).
- Ability to provide clear, concise, and professional updates.
- Strong ownership mindset in maintaining accurate financial records.
- Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and determine root causes.
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The Company
What We Do
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine and maternal health, and in areas of gastroenterology and urology. We are at the forefront of innovation in microbiome-based therapeutics and uro-oncology intravesical gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which markets its medicines in over 100 countries. Community guidelines available here: https://re.ferring.com/Ferring-LinkedIn-Community-Guidelines Social Media Privacy Notice available here: https://www.ferring.com/social-media-privacy-notice/
