Who We Are
Bio Marin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need.
We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science.
With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first‑to‑market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Commercial
Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world.
Our integrated team continues to solidify Bio Marin's commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia‑Pacific.
Senior Manager – Technical Accounting, Risk and Compliance
Temporary Contract - Dublin
Bio Marin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life‑threatening rare genetic diseases.
We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children.
These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options.
Bio Marin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.
By providing a foundation for all operations company wide, Bio Marin's General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to patients who live with rare diseases.
Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and ethics, and information technology.
Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Summary Description
Bio Marin is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager with solid experience in applying accepted accounting principles managing across multiple countries in the EMEA region.
The Senior Manager will be able to work across teams to establish appropriate accounting control procedures and monitor compliance with accounting standards.
This position will be a key member of a cross‑functional, multi‑national finance team supporting General Ledger accounting, Corporate Accounting and Tax.
Traits
Motivated self‑starter who is detailed, results and process oriented with a focus on effective and efficient improvements
Organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high performance standards
Superior problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a highly visible, deadline‑oriented position and environment
Strong communication and people skills, comfortable working with a cross‑functional and collaborative team and effectively able to deal with all levels of personnel
Responsibilities
Technical Accounting
Drafting and distributing technical accounting memos for complex transactions and control deviations
Identifying and documenting differences in GAAP reporting (especially between US GAAP and IFRS)
Devising step plans for corporate transactions, such as dividends, intercompany loans, etc.
Liaising with auditors on technical accounting queries
SOX Audit coordination
Supporting the planning of the group SOX audit from a regional perspective
Managing and monitoring risk control matrices
Regional SOX Coordinator on the Global team
Financial Statements
Ensuring timelines for statutory audits and financial statements are maintained by internal and external stakeholders
Liaising with cross functional teams to ensure deliverables are met
Reviewing financial statements for accuracy and completeness
Managing and driving accountability through the performance dashboard
Review of outsourcing and audit contracts
Leading planning activities with EMEA auditors and advisors
Risk register
Scheduling and managing the monthly risk register meetings
Driving engagement through the meeting
Management of the risk register dashboard
Budgets
Managing the budgets for audits and outsource providers
Reviewing reconciliations of monthly accruals to budget
Process improvement
Make meaningful contributions to introducing efficiencies in the statutory reporting process
Document and map out processes for statutory reporting
General
Contribute to team effort and assist co‑workers as needed
Work closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, adhering to global deadlines
Assist with ad‑hoc financial analysis, queries and EMEA Finance activities as required
Education
University degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
Qualified Accountant
Experience
Minimum 8–10 years relevant experience in similar role is essential
Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous
Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls
SAP experience is desirable
Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking and organisational skills
Proficiency in PC skills (particularly Word, Excel, and Teams)
Ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position.
It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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