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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (BE-ZAV/VD-118) Zaventem, Belgium

POSITION SUMMARY

Zoetis, a spin-off from Pfizer, fully dedicated to animal health, has installed in Belgium a Global Logistics Center along with Global Manufacturing HQ and Regional commercial and R&D HQ. Zoetis is currently looking for a Senior Accountant, GL to support the team dedicated to Zoetis Belgium representing a $ 1.8 Billion scope in terms of turnover.

New processes development, change management and exposure to senior management will be part of the daily routine, with numerous challenges and opportuities ahead for someone eager to learn and quickly develop his/her professional skills and business acumen.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Main activities / responsibilities:

 

MONTHLY CLOSE AND REPORTING

Actively participate in monthly, quarterly and yearly US GAAP closing processes with all related activities including manual entries (accruals, invoices to be received, intercompany transactions,…)

Monthly reports to management in order to review the drivers of the TB

Monthly review accruals for Ariba purchases (service & non-inventory items) and make necessary adjustments for BEP

Monthly review actuals for intercompany outbound freight and ensure proper accruals are in place

Monthly analysis of actuals for MSA’s & TSA’s to ensure agreements and proper accruals are in place

Quarterly review of major 91 and 94 (IC non-product invoicing and stat entries) and make necessary adjustments

Monthly analysis of major 85 and 89 (operating expenses for BEP) and make necessary adj. incl reclass of GMS to major 78

 

FIXED ASSETS

Perform fixed assets reconciliation between US and BE GAAP for the entire legal entity Zoetis Belgium

 

COMPLIANCE

Support internal and external audit in respective area of responsibility

Accountable for SOX control P2P #43 incl documentation

Perform periodic account reconciliations for Balance Sheet items under area of responsibility and resolve any reconciling item

 

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Develop / share best practices

Participate / lead in continuous improvement initiatives / projects

 

NETWORK AND COLLABORATION

Build and nurture a solid collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders. the Zoetis Shared Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Controllers and Consolidation groups as well as external stakeholders such as tax inspectors, KPMG or other external business partners.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

  • Zoetis Shared Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Controllers and Consolidation groups, Finance Directors within or liaised with Zoetis Belgium and other business partners.

 

External:

  • KPMG Audit, E&Y Tax advisors, Tax inspectors and other external stakeholders.

 

RESOURCES MANAGED

Supervision: 

No direct reports for this position.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

  • Bachelor or Master in accounting

 

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a General Ledger department or finance environment (Multinational company is a plus, preferably an US company)

  • Knowledge of US GAAP. BE GAAP is a plus.

  • Knowledge and/or experience in inventory is considered an asset

  • Experience limited to AR or AP department will not be considered

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Languages:

  • Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and in written)

  • French and/or Dutch is a plus

 

Other Specific know-how:

  • Indepth knowledge of SAP is definitely a plus

 

Profile:

  • Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

  • Able to prioritize, work independently and take initiative
  • Strong problem solving skills

  • Time Management

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

  • Ability to interact with senior levels of personnel within the organization

 

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Location is based in Zaventem

  • Travel requirement (max 5%)

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