Company : Gilead Sciences Location : Brussels Brussels From : Talent BE
We’re welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we’re nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged.
We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations.
Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionCompanyGileadSciences, Inc.
is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people.
The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer.
Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with global headquarter in Foster City, California.The PositionWe are seeking the SeniorManager – Controller for GileadSciencesBelux.
The Controller has an overall responsibility for the accounting and financial process for the Belux and manages key relationships within ACE Region and Financial Shared Services in Ireland.
The position reports to the country Finance Director and is based in our Brussels office.The Controller will be responsible for enabling processing of transactions and closing the books in the most effective manner and dealing effectively with the technical issues that arise from changes in the business model, new contracts, tax law, GAAP and other.Next to this, the Controller influences the organization to do “the right thing” and should be the custodian of compliance to global processes and support local implementation of global initiative to ensure the local affiliate is part of the group’s finance team.Essential Tasks & ResponsibilitiesTransactions and Reporting:
Manages, prepares, administers, and directs the accounting close and financial reporting process.
Reviews and approves accounting transactions and account reconciliations.
Manages and prepares external reports and declarations such as:
annual accounts, VAT/TAX declaration, Intrastat, CBS, etc.
Maintains the chart of accounts, cost center/department structures and an orderly accounting filling systems.
Leads month end close review with ACE Regional HQ in explaining variances versus budget and movements on balance sheet.
Maintains strong PTP and DSO metrics in changing environment.
Close collaboration with INAMI regarding Pharmatax and MEA managamentCompliance:
Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller’s manual and to all applicable laws and regulations with special focus on revenue recognition accounting around complex contracts.
Maintains a strong set of internal controls with special focus on the Customer Services function to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and adherence to policy e.g.
accounting entries, credit control, price management and other key data.
Updates, implements and drives adherence to policies (T&E, Credit policy etc.).
Coordinates all internal and external audit activities.
Serves as an technical expert to other functions and sets the tone around financial compliance.Continuous improvement:
Engage with key stakeholders of Global End-to-End process RTR, OTC and PTP and identify and drive process optimization opportunities.
Represents market in monthly Operations review with FSS.Business Finance:
Partner with commercial operations to ensure a thorough understanding of developments and controls in the supply chain and channel management including oversight of new and existing key contracts.Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge of SAP, Oracle or equivalent ERP system and proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point).
Gilead is currently in the process to implement SAP.Requires in-depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures and GAAP (local and US) as well as local statutory and tax reporting requirements.Strong proficiency in all aspects of accounting as well as project management.Ability to successfully manage relationships in the finance network and interact effectively with non-financial personnel.Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization with multiple functions.Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and stakeholders.Excellent presentation skills, analytical skills and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated success working in a deadline proven and multi-task environment.Ability to take initiative, guide and influence others toward goal achievement.Possesses a pro-active attitude and is eager to learn about country and company specifics related to controllership area.Fluent in English (written and spoken).ExperienceBA or BS degree or higher in accounting or equivalent.6+ years of relevant experience in an Accounting & Control role.Tax, Treasury and Financial Accounting experience required.Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.Experience in multi-national organization is a plus.Gilead Core ValuesINTEGRITY – Doing What’s RightINCLUSION – Encouraging DiversityTEAMWORK – Working TogetherEXCELLENCE – Being Your BestACCOUNTABILITY – Taking Personal ResponsibilityFor jobs in the United States:
As an equal opportunity employer, GileadSciences Inc.
is committed to a diverse workforce.
Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘Know Your Rights’ poster.NOTICE:
EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACTYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONOur environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company.
Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct.
We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For jobs in France:
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