Finance Operations L3-1

A2R GBS Korea Senior Accounting Partner will provide Account-to-Report (A2R) processing and related services with end-to-end accountability. A2R GBS Shared Services Hubs in Asia will provide processing capabilities and expertise, and A2R GBS Korea Senior Accounting Partner will support Head of Finance Operations (HFO) in the country to provide a front-line local service in the following areas:

• Assets Accounting Management
• Tax and Interco accounting
• Treasury accounting
• GL accounts closing and reporting

The purpose of this role is to:

• Be the A2R partner to the local business and provide value add services to key stakeholders through proximity, knowledge of local business, culture and language
• Jointly with the Hub Shared Services Centers, deliver end to end services
• Facilitate resolution of operational issues in an effective and timely manner
• Monitor operational KPIs and compliance with Sanofi/CHC policies and guidelines
• Drive continuous improvement

A2R GBS Korea Senior Accounting Partner reports to the Head of Finance Operations for Australia and Korea. This role works closely with Finance (Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control...), other GBS departments, Customer Service and A2R teams both locally and in the Captive (Hub) Shared Service Centers.

Operations

• Review, validate and provide local expertise in
  • Asset Accounting Management – inventory costing, valuation and depreciation, asset life cycle management, inventory follow-up and month end reporting
  • Tax and Interco services – calculate tax and prepare tax returns
  • Treasury – entries relating to financial instruments, forex net position calculation
  • Financial closing and reporting – monthly closing activities, external financial reporting
• Contribute to A2R processes, transactions and reports in compliance with Sanofi accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit / SOX requirements  
• Monitor operational KPIs to pro-actively manage execution issues
• Build, document and transfer A2R Core Model process knowledge

Continuous improvement

• Identify process improvement opportunities through elimination of redundant activities and potential automation
• Participate in process automation initiatives and ensure seamless adoption and transition
• Participate in global projects as required

Functional

• Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end A2R processes and GBS organization
• Knowledge of A2R processes at transaction level:
  • Asset Accounting Management
  • Tax & Interco accounting
  • Treasury
  • Financial closing and reporting

Technical

• Hands-on experience of SAP and closing tools ( Blackline)
• Digital acumen to leverage IT to drive process simplification

Interpersonal

• Strong customer orientation with ability to understand and meet their requirements
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
• Team player, cooperating with direct and remote teams with an end to end service delivery mindset

Leadership

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and processes
• Strong communication skills, change agent
• Committed and focused on results delivery

• Graduate or Master’s degree in finance or accounting
• 5-10 years hands on experience in Account to Report processes in an international, multicultural, complex environment
• Fluent in English and Korean
• Prior exposure to Australian Tax matters (eg, Fringe Benefits Tax) is a bonus