Viatris

Statutory and Accounting Manager Assistant

In short

This role supports month-end and group reporting under US GAAP, statutory reporting under local GAAP, and management of internal/external audits and tax filings for various legal entities at a global healthcare company. It requires 5+ years of post-qualification experience in auditing or full-scope accounting, strong IT skills including SAP and Hyperion, and the ability to work independently under pressure. The position also involves participation in process standardization, automation, and ERP implementation projects. Big 4 audit background, knowledge of local and US GAAP, and additional European language skills are considered advantages.

About Viatris
Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach, and better access to treatment.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference, and here's how the Statutory and Accounting Manager Assistant role will make an impact:
This position will lead the local medical team, ensure alignment and execution of local/regional medical strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key healthcare stakeholders to drive meaningful impact for patients and the business.
Month End and Group Reporting
•To assist in managing the close for various legal entities under US GAAP for reporting to Corporate at each month end.
•To resolve any issues which arise during the close, review the accounts in their entirety for accuracy prior to Group Reporting.
•To provide support to the transaction GL team as required during the close on accounting technical areas (royalties, TPAs, intangibles etc.). To also ensure the entire close (AR, AP etc.) are completed in line with the reporting timetable.
•To prepare any balance sheet reconciliations under scope for the statutory and controlling team (payroll, direct tax etc.).
•To prepare BS review files for various legal entities under US GAAP.
•To calculate and prepare various journal entries (payroll, tax, royalty, other accruals)
•To calculate and post corporate income tax accrual.
Statutory Reporting, Internal and External Auditors and Taxation
•With the lead of the manager prepare statutory accounts under local GAAP with all workings and notes to the accounts.
•To prepare set of Financial Statements for entities within their scope.
•To assist to the manager in managing interim and year-end statutory audits.
•To be the primary point of contact for external auditors and to ensure the audit for the entities is progressing with the GL, AR, AP, and Indirect teams in the transactional GIS centres.
•Work with internal auditors to ensure the entities are always in compliance with statutory regulations, SOX, and relevant internal policies. Key point of contact for internal audits.
•To produce company secretarial submissions where required
•To prepare all workings required for the Tax filings with the guidance of the manager.
•To take part in tax audits by collecting and providing the necessary information to the tax auditors.
Project Management
•Participate in the process and systems standardization and automation initiatives.
•Participate the business integration and integrated ERP implementation projects.
About Your Skills & Experience
For this role, we're looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:
•Minimum 5+ years post qualification experience
•Experience as an auditor or in full-scope accounting is required.
•Confidence and ability to work independently.
•Strong IT skill set, with ability to analyse large data files and use SAP and Hyperion systems.
•Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines managing multiple priorities.
•A "can do" attitude is essential.
•Strong communication skills
•Tenacity and determination to ensure goals are achieved.
Advantages
•Preferably Big 4 trained in Audit Department
•Knowledge of a third European language would be an advantage.
•Knowledge of local GAAP and US GAAP is a distinct advantage.
•Experience in taking part of projects is an advantage.
•Ability to collaborate with multicultural teams.
Why Viatris?
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.

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