About the Job

Our Order to Cash (O2C) team aims for excellence, equipping Sanofi with a robust core model, seconded with best of breed digital solutions embedding artificial intelligence and machine learning functionalities. Our international presence, our ambition to become a global reference player for all order to cash related processes mean that our team works on a variety of projects with opportunities for a rich mix of work. This leads to a challenging and stimulating professional experience full of growth and learning.

We offer a diverse and dynamic environment that’s growing at pace. Over the past two years, Sanofi Business Operations (SBO) has doubled in size and increased its scope. As one department within SBO, we’re also part of something much bigger. This provides opportunities for learning, growing, job moves and a diversified, fulfilling career.

Key Accountabilities:

Deliver cash application receivables and management services for Sanofi entities within SBO perimeter as per their respective Service Level Agreements.

Manage incoming payments and perform clearing of Accounts Receivables (AR), analyse discrepancies related to unapplied / misapplied receipts or deductions and propose resolution.

Execute securitization program and factoring, in compliance with Sanofi policies and guidelines.

Complete all activities as per the global Core Model and operational KPIs.

To perform month-end closing activities/reporting such as AR Ageing report & IWC.

To ensure timely & quality month-end closing and reporting of legal statutory account within Sanofi Group Calendar timeframes.

Support/responding to enquiries from internal and external customers, Country Finance & Stakeholders.

To update Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) as and when required and obtain validation from Team Supervisor/Manager.

Pro-actively anticipate operational issues and to ensure compliance with the following under the supervision of Team Manager.

SOX & Internal Controls Compliance

Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and company procedures to ensure integrity of financial information.

To support internal & external audit and follow up on issues identified within his/her parameter.

Identify process improvement opportunities through elimination of redundant activities.

Participate in process automation initiatives and ensure seamless adoption and transition.

To participate in LEAN workshop, acquire LEAN mindset and work according to LEAN methodology.

To proactively alert in issue/roadblock and propose solution to Team Manager.

To identify within the task recurring issue/roadblock and to alert and propose for solution.

Be actor of change and to actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

To manage any other tasks as assigned by Team Manager.

Contribute to business reviews and execute in compliance with Sanofi policies and guidelines.

Complete all activities as per the global Core Model and operational KPIs.

Develop expert level knowledge of the activities in scope as well as local knowledge of entities in scope and become a super-user.

Pro-actively anticipate operational issues and coach junior analysts.

About You

Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or equivalent.

Excellent English and Japanese written and verbal communication, to support Japan market.

Between 2-4 years of relevant working experience in the Finance/Accounting sector.

Previous working experience in Accounting / Finance especially in a shared services environment is an added advantage especially in a pharmaceutical environment.

Good business acumen and strong problem-solving skill.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and expertise of MS Excel.

Working experience with SAP, specifically FICO is preferred.

Understanding of shared services technologies such as scanning and imaging, case management tools, KPI monitoring and reporting is preferred

Why Choose Us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.

Drive process improvement and innovation in partnership with a motivated and supportive team.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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