Operations Analyst A2R Assets Management

Sanofi; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Business Services in Hyderabad is seeking an Operations Analyst for A2R Assets Management to oversee the fixed assets lifecycle. You will manage capitalizations, transfers, disposals and depreciation within SAP, ensuring accurate monthly runs and reconciliations with the general ledger.

You will lead month-end and year-end close activities, drive process improvements, and support automation initiatives using SAP and Blackline.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of fixed assets accounting or general ledger experience.
• Proficiency in SAP Asset Accounting; strong Excel; knowledge of Blackline is a plus.
• Good understanding of IFRS/GAAP accounting principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; MBA, MCom, CA/IPCC, CMA(Inter).
• Ability to lead, own processes, and drive automation and standardization.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end fixed assets accounting in SAP, incl. capitalization, transfers, disposals, depreciation.
• Run monthly depreciation and reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Support transition planning, knowledge sharing, and training of backups.
• Identify opportunities for automation using SAP and Blackline.

Skills

Fixed assets accounting

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA

MCom

CA/ICWA CMA

Tools

SAP Asset Accounting

Excel

Blackline

Job description

Job title: Operations Analyst - A2R Assets Management

Location: Hyderabad

About the job

Sanofi Business Services (SBS), one of the 4 pillars of Sanofi's Business Transformation organization, is setting up a captive Business Services center in Budapest to provide Finance & Accounting (Account-to-Report, Customer-Invoicing-to-Cash) as well as Employee oriented (Employee Experience) services. With respect to Account to Report (A2R) the Business Services center will be covering the following areas of the process:

• Assets Management
• Tax Accounting
• Intercompany Accounting
• Treasury Accounting
• GL Accounts Closing and Reporting

We are seeking a dynamic and accountable professional to join our A2R Fixed Assets team. This role goes beyond transactional processing and requires strong ownership, leadership, and strategic thinking to manage the fixed assets lifecycle and contribute to broader finance transformation initiatives.

Own and manage the end-to-end fixed assets accounting process in SAP. Ensure accurate asset capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation Run. Monitor and process monthly depreciation runs. Reconcile fixed assets sub-ledger with general ledger. Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities , including reconciliations and reporting. Contribute to transition planning, knowledge sharing, and backup resource training. Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency using tools like SAP and Blackline.

About you

• Experience : 5-8 years of experience in fixed assets accounting or general ledger.
• Technical skills : Proficiency in SAP (especially Asset Accounting module). Strong Excel skills: experience with Blackline is a plus. Good understanding of IFRS/GAAP accounting principles. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently, take ownership, and contribute to strategic initiatives.


• Compliance & Controls : Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX, and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP). Provide insights and support for audits and Maintain documentation and support internal/external audits.


• Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA, MCom CA(IPCC), CMA(Inter).


• Ownership & Strategic Contribution: Take full ownership of assigned entities and ensure timely and accurate reporting. Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams (Controlling, Projects, Procurement) to ensure alignment and data consistency. Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization across entities. Support transition planning, onboarding, and training of new or backup resources.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning. Support transition planning, cross-training, and succession readiness within the team. Monitor KPIs and contribute to performance reviews and continuous improvement efforts.


• Languages : Excellent communication in English.


• Working Hours : Be responsible for the period-end closing and reporting in accordance with Sanofi month end close schedule. The associate may need to work in different working hours during the month-end closing period for 5-7 days, depending on the region they support.

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