A2R Digital Close Administrator

Job title: A2R Digital Close Administrator

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job

The purpose of this Administrator role is to provide Level 2 administrative and technical support relating to Digital Close processes for the Blackline tool, Blackline is rolled out globally. The solution covers:

• North America

• Europe

• International (Africa, Eurasia, Middle East, Latam & Brazil)

• AJPAC (Asia, Japan & Pacific)

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As Intercompany COE Operation Accountant within our Account to Report, you’ll be working in line to Increase automation, optimize process, Centralize master data & Build a robust Governance.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

• Follow up with the business units to provide the necessary input and source data required to allow the optimal utilization of the A2R digital close solution. Work closely with Sanofi ITS Team, and vendor during implementation and testing of Digital Close (Close calendar, MJE, Transaction matching, and Reconciliation modules) to ensure that the final solution satisfies the user needs and meets the organization objectives

• Coordinate any testing and provide concise evaluation of issues encountered during implementation/testing/utilization of the A2R digital close tool and weekly updates on project status to the involved stakeholders

• Be the A2R digital close tool super user and system expert to enable user generated manipulation of parameter change and to assist in ‘train the trainer’ exercises. Provide post implementation support to the members of the business teams with regards to utilization of the A2R digital close tool and further developments required

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of A2R digital close systems GL import and account set up/grouping/assignment, risk assignment, variance & risk analysis. Change request process - Ticket management

• Perform administration, configuration, master data and maintenance activities which are mandatory for keeping the tool up and running. "Control tower’ role: Primary points of contact for users and with ITS support (project/run), end to end from project start until and including live operations.

• Interface between all stakeholders. A2R digital close tools and process experts. Guardian of alignment of tool configuration and master data with Core Model

• Responsible for maintaining and providing the needed and required documentation for user access management and change management processes, as requested by internal and/or external auditors

About you

• Experience: 5-10 years of professional experience. Extensive proven hands-on experience in GL accounting preferably in an international multicultural environment (essential). Experience with software implementation (advantageous)

• Functional: Required Cadency and Blackline Experience (essential). Strong end user knowledge in SAP FI/CO (advantageous). Knowledge of Service Now Case Management tool (‘ticketing tool’) (advantageous). Knowledge/understanding of ITS architecture SAP/Blackline or Cadency - job management and scheduling (advantageous). Knowledge of Microsoft Office and expertise of MS Excel (essential)

• A2R Digital Close project/roll out implementation: Configure system and jobs in Test & Production, in line with Core Model. Set up master data files, collect data required from Business PM and integrate in system in Test & Production. Quality check data loaded in Test & Production. Support Business PM on trainings of the solution to end users. Support ITS on the System Integration Testing. Participate to the User Acceptance Tests, and resolve technical issues, when appearing, during the session. Drive/perform issue resolution open issues during UAT. Provide post go-live support in hyper care (Participate during the Daily calls, issues resolution, end-users support), ensure smooth future rollouts for the countries in project scope

• ​Execute and follow-up on the modifications required after the Risk Assessment on account reconciliation. Calculate and report on closing KPIs, follow-up on any exceptions and issues identified. Act as first filter on the alignment to Core Model (identify the gaps, highlight any misalignments, work with the GPL to ensure alignment and exception handling).Monitor and follow-up on the status and count of user licenses in the A2R digital close production system. Provide the requested and required proof/documentation to internal and external auditors. Maintain and update the needed training documentation.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and processes (essential). Attentive to detail and works with precision (advantageous). Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent (advantageous). Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner (essential). Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with A2R front line teams with an end-to-end mind set (essential).

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in parallel, organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks (advantageous). Good communication and inter-personal skills to cope with local management, process/ control owners and IT, including capability of providing instructions, feedback and escalating issues when required (advantageous). Strong understanding of the end-to-end Account to Report (A2R) processes (essential). Knowledge of GL accounting and reporting (essential)

• Expertise and expert level knowledge of accounting processes and activities (essential). Strong problem solving, deductive and analytical skills (essential). Project management skills (advantageous)

• Education: Graduate degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience, accounting background required (essential)

Why choose us?

Add four standard Sanofi selling points and up to three additional selling points that are specific to the role, team or location.

• 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.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

• Part of Global Finance services in Sanofi, gives a great opportunity to work and have a enriching experience in Account to Report domain area.

• Opportunity to also have a Global exposure in accounting and experience on working for multiple geographies.