Director of Tax, Accounting & Reporting

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown into a leading developer and manufacturer of specialized pharmaceutical products and one of the largest vertically integrated companies in advanced drug delivery technologies. With a strong international presence, we remain committed to improving people’s lives through innovation and access to affordable, high-quality medicines. Today, our products reach patients in more than 90 countries worldwide, supporting better health outcomes every day.

Pharmathen employs more than 1,600 people from over 27 different nationalities, reflecting a diverse and international workforce. Our achievements are driven by strong scientific expertise, high ethical standards, and the dedication of our people, who share a commitment to improving patient lives.

Pharmathen offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Director of Tax, Accounting & Reporting to join our Financial Planning & Reporting team at our Marousi premises.

The Director of Tax, Accounting & Reporting provides strategic leadership and oversight of tax, accounting, and financial reporting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, optimizing tax efficiency, maintaining the integrity of financial information, and supporting the organization’s business objectives through effective financial governance and continuous process improvement.

More particularly:

What you’ll do:

• Follow Company's Quality Policy and comply with current operational standards and legislative requirements
• Develop and execute the organization's tax strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of all direct and indirect taxes
• Oversee all accounting activities, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards. (IFRS, US GAAP, local GAAP)
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and transactions
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of statutory, management, and consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee external reporting requirements and coordinate with auditors

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc in Accounting

Minimum Experience:

• 10 - 12 years of relevant experience with at least 3 - 5 years in a managerial position

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Deep experience handling international taxation, VAT, and Transfer Pricing frameworks
• Prior experience within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of transfer pricing principles and documentation requirements
• Computer literacy (SAP)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data 
• Strong Project Management Skills

What you will gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business/ scientific knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.