Accounting Consultant

About Our Client Our client is an innovative, global biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for patients worldwide. Operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, they combine cutting-edge science with a collaborative, agile culture. As they expand their operational capabilities and streamline global finance processes, they offer an exciting space for finance professionals to make a tangible impact on the company’s growth journey. The Role & Opportunity Are you a proactive Accounting Consultant seeking a high-impact position in a scaling global environment? We are looking for a hands-on finance professional to take ownership of General Ledger operations, daily financial transactions, and key month-end closing activities. In this role, you will be at the heart of the company’s finance transformation—playing a vital part in transition projects, process optimization, and establishing robust accounting framework standards. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Closing: Prepare daily GL entries in SAP and take end-to-end ownership of diverse month-end closing checklist activities to ensure accurate, timely book-closing. Bank & Cash Allocation: Manage daily inputs of bank statement entries into SAP for designated accounts, securing precise cash allocations. Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare thorough Balance Sheet account reconciliations with appropriate supporting backup, proactively resolving any reconciling or overdue items. Payroll & Compliance: Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll entries and payments; support SOX compliance, internal controls, and statutory/US GAAP external audits. Process Transformation & Strategy: Participate in building and refining accounting policies, operational strategies, system implementations, and GL process transitions into a Shared Services / Global Business Services (SSC/GBS) setup. Continuous Improvement: Continuously drive system efficiencies, business practice enhancements, and jump into key ad-hoc/miscellaneous projects as they arise. Qualifications & Requirements Industry Experience: Proven background working within a multinational finance environment, ideally within the Life Sciences / Pharma sector. Transition & Shared Services Background: Hands-on experience with GL process transitions into an SSC/GBS framework. System Expertise: Strong proficiency with ERP systems and specialized accounting tools (specifically SAP S/4HANA and Blackline (nice to have)). Adaptable & Hands-On Mindset: A strong willingness to execute daily transactional accounting while navigating a fast-paced, evolving (currently unstructured) environment in a hybrid work model. Analytical & Technical Skills: Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities alongside a background supporting US GAAP and local statutory audits. Communication: Fluency in spoken and written English with strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity; additional languages are a plus.