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Accounting Manager - International Payroll
As a key member of our global biopharmaceutical company, you will lead the payroll accounting team and ensure ledger integrity and financial compliance across EMEA, APAC, and the US. This role is responsible for all aspects of payroll accounting, including managing the month-end close, account analysis, reconciliations, and leading payroll audits.
The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management, excellent communication skills, and experience in a multi-country, shared services payroll environment. People management experience is essential, as is a qualified accountant or equivalent with in-depth knowledge of accounting policies and SOX compliance. Experience with Oracle/SAP and strong Microsoft skills are beneficial. Ability to travel if required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage payroll accounting team and all associated requirements.
- Maintain ledger integrity and ensure financial compliance.
- Manage the accounting close and financial reporting process for payroll.
- Lead audits and coordinate balance sheet reviews.
- Act as key payroll contact for major markets.
- Lead Blackline reconciliations and support tax queries.
- Ensure Accounting SOX Compliance.
- Manage performance and development of staff.
Requirements:
- Payroll accounting experience in a multi-country environment.
- Experience in a shared services payroll environment.
- Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.
- Proven people management experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-starter with strong initiative and integrity.
- Experience within a Multinational Company preferred.
- Working knowledge of Oracle/SAP beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel if required.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact within a company committed to creating a healthier world.