Accounting & Consolidation Analyst (Portuguese Speaker)

Sanofi; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 226,801,000 - 317,522,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life and health insurance

Gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

Sanofi Group in Bogota, Colombia, is seeking a Senior Analyst GL Closing & Reporting to lead month-end closing and financial reporting for Brazil entities. The role emphasizes IFRS compliance, accurate reconciliations, and collaboration across Finance, Tax, and Controlling teams within a fast-paced multinational shared services environment.

The ideal candidate will have solid GL experience, proficiency in SAP FICO, and strong English and Portuguese language skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Solid experience in General Ledger Accounting, Financial Closing and Reporting.
• Experience working in complex or multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of IFRS.
• Experience with month-end close activities, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience within Shared Services or Global Business Services environments is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closing activities for Brazil entities in accordance with Group timelines and service level agreements.
• Review and validate accounting interfaces and automatic postings.
• Ensure AR and AP subledgers are properly closed and reconciled.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and P&L account reviews.
• Prepare and post manual journal entries.
• Analyze recurring and non-recurring accounting transactions.
• Prepare management, statutory, tax, legal and Group reporting in compliance with Brazilian accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and reporting requests.
• Collaborate closely with Finance teams and key stakeholders across Brazil.
• Participate in business reviews and operational discussions.
• Support audit, SOX and internal control requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for closing and reporting activities within scope.
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts when required.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and improve processes.
• Participate in automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support the documentation, knowledge transfer and continuous enhancement of A2R core processes.
• Contribute to operational excellence and KPI delivery.

Skills

General Ledger

Financial Reporting

IFRS

SAP FICO

Excel

Stakeholder management

Multicultural teamwork

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP FICO

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Accounting & Consolidation (Portuguese Speaker)

Location: Bogotá, Colombia

About the Job

At Sanofi, we are committed to improving people's lives through the miracles of science. The Sanofi Global Services (SGS) Hub in Bogotá plays a key role in delivering best-in-class finance and people services across the Americas, driving operational excellence, standardization, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.

As a Senior Analyst GL Closing & Reporting, you will be responsible for executing and delivering General Ledger closing and reporting activities for Brazil entities, ensuring compliance with corporate and local accounting requirements, maintaining high-quality financial reporting, and supporting operational excellence initiatives.

This role requires close collaboration with Finance, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, Internal Control, Customer Service, and A2R teams to ensure timely and accurate month-end close and reporting activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closing activities for Brazil entities in accordance with Group timelines and service level agreements.
• Review and validate accounting interfaces and automatic postings.
• Ensure AR and AP subledgers are properly closed and reconciled.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and P&L account reviews.
• Prepare and post manual journal entries.
• Analyze recurring and non-recurring accounting transactions.
• Prepare management, statutory, tax, legal and Group reporting in compliance with Brazilian accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and reporting requests.
• Collaborate closely with Finance teams and key stakeholders across Brazil.
• Participate in business reviews and operational discussions.
• Support audit, SOX and internal control requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for closing and reporting activities within scope.
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts when required.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and improve processes.
• Participate in automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support the documentation, knowledge transfer and continuous enhancement of A2R core processes.
• Contribute to operational excellence and KPI delivery.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Solid experience in General Ledger Accounting, Financial Closing and Reporting.
• Experience working in complex or multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of IFRS.
• Experience with month-end close activities, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience within Shared Services or Global Business Services environments is considered a plus.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger processes and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Brazilian accounting standards (BR GAAP/CPC).
• Understanding of Brazilian tax and regulatory requirements impacting financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FICO; knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and results-driven.
• Continuous improvement and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and meet deadlines.

Languages

• Portuguese: Advanced/Fluent (required)
• English: Advanced (required)

Why choose us?

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• You’ll be part of leading the first experiences a job seeker has with Sanofi and ensuring it is best-in-class and driving conversions.
• You’ll be part of a truly diverse cross-cultural team and can have real business impact.
• Flexible working policies, including up to 50% remote work.
• Private medical care, life and health insurance, and gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Colombia is one of Sanofi’s key locations for new talents, having a big footprint with the Bogota HUB and its best-in-class operation.
• Mexico and Argentina Play an instrumental part in creating best practice and innovation within our 3 vaccines production plants.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue Progress. And let’s discover Extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

To apply under the disability condition, it is necessary to have a certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection to comply with the obligations established in Law 2466 of 2025 regarding the hiring of people with disabilities.

If you require any reasonable accommodation or adjustment during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition team. This information will be treated confidentially and will not impact your application.

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