Senior Financial Analyst - PEC & FA

Job Purpose

The Close & Control Executive is responsible for managing and overseeing the operation of one or more processes within C&C. Ensuring all tasks are completed timely and accurately in a strong control environment. The role helps to deliver the Finance vision of a “world class finance function recognized by industry, the profession and our people” which underpins the GSK vision.

Strong expertise with accounting principles to ensure correct application to financial statements. The role also needs to be able to accurately implement controls & compliance for audit and work closely with other finance and business stakeholders including internal and external auditors.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business, Finance)

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Close & Control role with a focus on any one or more viz. month end close, fixed assets, intercompany a/c, master data management, B/S recons

• Proficiency in SAP, Concur

• Proficient within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience working for pharma/biotech company preferred

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible in either of the areas of Close & Control including but not limited to Fixed assets, Intercompany accounting, Balance sheet reconciliations, master data management and month close.

• Support and perform month end accounting, preparation and posting of journals and allocations entries into GL, posting accrual and manual entries were required

• Review and Support Monthly/quarterly reconciliations of Intercompany accounts and ensure all reconciling items are followed up on a timely basis, prepare and submit cross charge in the requisite ERP, monitor to identify and correct errors or incorrect standards applied to COGS.

• Process Fixed Assets disposal and transfers in the requisite ERP, respond on adhoc requests and queries within the TAT assigned, assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of fixed asset subledger

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for Fixed Assets and Material subledger, resolve any discrepancies arising due to SL and GL reconciliations, action open items in accordance with company policy

• Assist in closing of accounts for the month, prepare reversing journal entries for the purpose of month end accrual and perform due diligence as per guidelines

• Daily tracking and allocation of volumes for the respective process for timely completion in adherence of Service Level Agreement

• Provide process updates, attend dashboards calls and respond to critical issues

• Training other team members regarding the daily tasks whenever necessary and requested by the manager and update the working procedures (SOPs) periodically

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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