Ci2C Receivables & Revenue Accounting Analyst - VIE contract

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.  

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.  

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. 

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

ABOUT THE VIE:

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide.

Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and is embedded in our Core Values. We respect the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our employees, patients and customers.

JOB PURPOSE

Ci2C Receivables & Revenue Analystis responsible for delivering AR accounting and reporting services for CHC business across countries within CHC perimeter in Europe and MEA.

Key Dimensions:

The Senior Analyst, Receivables & Revenue Accounting reports to Head of Invoicing, Cash Application & Reporting / Receivables & Revenue Accounting Lead and works closely with Customer Service, Finance, Treasury, Account to Report, Trade and the CI2C team.

Main responsibilities:

Operation – Accounting and reporting services

Deliver accounting and reporting services to CHC Europe for CHC entities with the following responsibilities:

• Invoice booking & revenue recognition
• AR monthly closing
• AR Reporting services

Operation – Accounting and reporting services

• Own revenue recognition (Trade & non-Trade) and related accounting
• Analyse AR ageing reports, recommend bad debts reserves and post entries
• Participate in month end closure activities: reconcile AR postings with GL, analyse & resolve discrepancies, post adjustment entries
• Prepare month end and ad-hoc reports for revenue and AR analysis by defined deadlines
• Contribute to periodic reviews and definition of revenue recognition accounting scheme
• Contribute to business reviews
• 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
• Build, document and transfer CI2C Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) relating to invoicing, AR monthly closing & reporting activities

Continuous improvement

• Identify process improvement opportunities through elimination of redundant activities
• Participate in process automation initiatives and ensure seamless adoption and transition

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Ci2C Head of Invoicing, Cash Application, & Reporting
• Ci2C Credit and Revenue Partner
• A2R GBS team
• Customer service team

ABOUT YOU:

Background

• Graduate degree in accounting or finance
• 0-2 years experience in Accounts Receivables or other accounting functions preferably in an international multicultural environment
• Team supervision in a shared service environment
• Fluent in English; knowledge of other European languages is desirable

Functional

• Hands on expertise in Accounts Receivables accounting processes and activities
• Knowledge of accounting and monthly closure process
• Good business acumen
• Strong deductive and analytical skills

Technical

• Computer literate and familiar with accounting applications (knowledge of SAP will be an advantage)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Interpersonal

• Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
• Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with Ci2C front line teams with an end to end mindset
• Good communication skills
• Attentive to customer needs and feedback

Leadership

• Ability to organize, prioritize and structure the tasks
• Attentive to detail and works with precision
• Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent
• Role model / coach to junior analysts
• Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent
• Lead by example to deliver high quality service, customer satisfaction