Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking O2C Accounting and Compliance Analyst to join the team for a 12 month fixed term contract, with hybrid working model in their Dublin, Ringsend site.
Job Purpose
Responsible for the day-to-day analysis and reporting activities culminating in the month and quarter end financial close. Managing the analysis and exposure of the Order to Cash balance sheet accounts including the disclosure of the AR position in Pfizer’s financial reporting system. In addition, support the Comirnaty and Paxlovid accounting and reporting requirements, manage potential P&L exposure during the processing and analysis of the gross to net activities performed within the A&R Team.
Overall managing Pfizer’s Business risk by evaluating, recommending, and supporting Local Business Finance, Credit & Risk team, Corporate and Statutory reporting teams in the handling of credit management activities.
Technical Expertise
Candidates should have a strong accounting background (qualified or part qualified preferred but not essential). Strong accounting knowledge/experience is required.
The key responsibilities of this position include:
• Balance sheet analytics including fluctuation analysis and commentary.
• Performing Period End Activities including engagement with multiple stake-owners.
• Supporting the local market business finance teams in the evaluating, calculation, and processing of the Gross to Net sales accruals and adjustments.
• Support the global covid portfolio (Comirnaty & Paxlovid), month-end close and reporting activities.
• Act as deputy to the Team Leader when required.
• Support AR Team Leader to ensure compliance and controls are adhered to and captured for Audit review.
• Support AR Team Leader in Balance Sheet Accounts Receivable reporting on monthly basis for internal and external (market) communication
• Monitor AR policies and procedures, identify and resolve functional issues when required.
• Work with the AR Team Lead to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions through liaison with the in-country management.
• Support and develop continuous training programmes for AR Analysts and Associates
• Support both transformational and operational strategic projects and enhancements, including Digitalisation Strategy.
• Support of the Global Credit Strategy.
• Working capital opportunities analysis and commentary.
Skills and Experience Required:
Education:
• An accountancy background is preferred with candidates being at a minimum part-qualified heading into final year of qualification.
Skills & Experience:
· Experience in Accounts Receivable is desirable and specifically AR accounting knowledge.
· SAP knowledge and experience is preferred but not essential.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
· Strong analytical skills essential.
· Flexibility and openness to change.
· Strong team working, relationship building and listening skills.
· Proactive and decisive problem solver.
· Performance driven. Seeks and acts on results.
· Self-starter who demonstrates initiative.
· Organising and prioritising own work and time to maximise productivity and results.