Trading Partner Finance (TPF) is a high performing Global team, enabling the supply chain to get products to patients and consumers on-time through strong partnership with the business and strategic BPOs.
95% of GSK’s trade passes through our teams and we are responsible for operating in compliance with global trade, legal & fiscal requirements.
GSK operates in a highly dynamic environment and our activities are fundamental to the implementation of strategic business change.
The TPF Close & Control (C&C) team is responsible for delivering the financial reporting, compliance and control services for the 6 trading partners. Covering a wide scope of supply chain activity, mainly focused on intercompany transactions with some direct 3rd party sales, these entities have a combined turnover of ca. £17bn pa and inventory of >£1bn.
This role may be done up to 80% remotely.
Job description
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First of all you will play a key role in supporting receiving side of the migration process from London to Poznan
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Your post-transition responsibilities will include – but non-exhaustively
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Provide set of financial activities related to P&L and Balance Sheet during the monthly cycle to ensure accurate and timely postings of financial transactions, in order to deliver a timely period end close. Activities include (but are not limited to) research & analysis of entries, preparation & review of journals, etc
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You will own your entity’s trial balance
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Cooperating with our BPO partner to ensure that all activities are carried out in a solid and efficient manner especially performing General Ledger, Period End Close and Balance Sheet Reconciliation activities
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Support period end financial closing activities to ensure accurate and timely delivery of the IFRS reports and control the Balance Sheet for your scope
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Supervising of everyday BPO partner deliverables as well as designing, embedding and monitoring KPIs and SLAs
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Engage in preparing complex analysis and summaries as required
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Closing open issues and ensuring right steps to prevent re-occurrence
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Reviewing the documentation for all month-end control process, ensuring full compliance with SOX requirements, driving control remediation when necessary
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Supporting preparation of statutory accounts and audit deliverables as required
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Managing complex situations proactively and drive continuous service improvements
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Engage with key finance and non-finance stakeholders as required and manage these relationships
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Working closely with teams across the TPF organisation and wider Finance function
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Manage and support one or more accountants /analysts
Requirements/Qualifications
Qualifications
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Accounting degree / qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
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Minimum 4 years of experience in similar roles, including previous experience in accounting area
Basic Requirements
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Experience in financial reporting
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Experience in Control/SOX environment
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Experience in financial department in an international environment
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Proficient in MS Excel
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Fluent English
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Calm under pressure and able to manage competing demands
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Credible and comfortable working with senior management
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Able to see the big picture and think beyond immediate area of responsibility
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Ability to work independently and within the team
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Client-centric attitude
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Outside of the box thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Requirements
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SAP experience will be a strong asset
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Previous experience in Statutory Accounting
What we offer:
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We are a high performing talented team who support our businesses in making the right decisions and driving GSK Finance towards best-in-class
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Career with purpose - whatever it is you’re doing, you’ll be sharing in our mission to improve the quality of human life, by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer
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Contributing to creation of development strategy for the set financial department
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Leading key projects regarding to set financial area
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Competitive salary, annual bonus plan
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Healthcare benefits (medical care, life insurance, pension scheme, sports card, recreation allowance, social fund, preventive healthcare services)
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Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
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Supportive & friendly working environment
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Corporate culture based on our values: patient focus, integrity, respect and transparency
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Full list of our benefits: GSK Poland Hub (absotools.pl)