• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid

About the job

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?

The Closing & Reporting Accountant is responsible for the timely, accurate and compliant execution of Record-to-Report activities for assigned entities within Sanofi Business Services. The role supports the integrity of financial records through the execution of month-end closing, account reconciliation, reporting and internal control activities in accordance with Sanofi accounting policies, internal control requirements and the Global Core Model.

The position contributes to the delivery of high-quality financial information for management, statutory and group reporting purposes while supporting continuous improvement, standardization and digital transformation initiatives across the RTR organization.

The Closing & Reporting Accountant works closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Internal Control, Controlling and other SBS functions to ensure operational excellence, compliance and effective stakeholder support.

We’re an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

• Monthly close & reporting (GL): Deliver GL monthly closing and reporting to SBS, including reviewing interface postings, closing AR/AP sub-ledgers, balance sheet and P&L closing, collecting recurring/non-recurring items, reconciling accounts, posting MJEs, and preparing management, tax, legal and statutory reports at Group and country level.
• Ad-hoc reporting & compliance: Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis, ensuring all processes, transactions and reports comply with Sanofi accounting policies, internal controls and audit/SOX requirements, and meet the Core Model and operational KPIs.
• Expertise development: Build a solid understanding of assigned entities, processes and A2R Core Model accounting policies, continuously growing skills through on-the-job learning and training.
• BlackLine reconciliations: Prepare and maintain assigned account reconciliations in BlackLine, resolve differences within agreed deadlines, and keep audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Stakeholder management: Collaborate with local Finance and SBS stakeholders for timely issue resolution, support RTR queries, and escalate risks affecting close and reporting timelines.
• Internal controls & audit: Execute assigned key controls, maintain control evidence, support internal/external audit requests, and escalate control deficiencies and compliance risks.
• Digital, data quality & KPIs: Support RTR automation and standardization, test system changes, reduce manual effort, perform data quality checks, and deliver against SLA/KPI commitments and team productivity targets.

About you

Education:

• Graduate degree in accounting or finance (essential)
  

Experience:

• Understanding of IFRS and local GAAPs (essential)
• Broad understanding of GL Accounting, monthly closure and reporting activities (essential)
• First hands on experience in a GL accounting role (advantageous)
  

Soft and technical skills:

• Understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including PivotTables and basic data analysis
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query or automation tools is an advantage
• Openness to AI-enabled productivity tools and digital solutions
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Good business acumen (advantageous)
• Strong problem solving, deductive and analytical skills (advantageous)
• Build effective working relationships with Finance, Controlling, Tax, Treasury and SBS stakeholders
• Proactively communicate issues, risks and delays impacting deliverables
• Demonstrate customer-oriented mindset and responsiveness
• Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with A2R front line teams with an end to end mindset (essential)
• Good communication skills (advantageous)
• Attentive to customer needs and feedback (advantageous)

Leadership

• Organized and structured to execute tasks as per deadlines (essential)
• Attentive to detail and works with precision (advantageous)
• Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent (advantageous)

Languages:

• Fluent in English (essential)
• Knowledge of other European languages (advantageous)

Why choose us?

• Work where global operations meet bold ambition — supporting critical functions that help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster.
• Own a high-impact leadership role from day one, with full accountability across 32 countries and a €327M OPEX perimeter.
• Accelerate your career through cross-functional moves, international exposure, and internal mobility opportunities designed to grow your impact.
• Bring bold ideas to life using the latest technology — from AI and automation to digital tools that transform how we work.
• Thrive in a workplace designed for you — with vibrant, flexible spaces and benefits that support your well-being, growth, and sense of belonging.
• Enjoy a well-rounded rewards package, including flexible working options, comprehensive healthcare, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, click Apply and let’s start the conversation!

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).