A2R Senior Accountant

About The Job

As A2R Senior Accountant you will work within our Account to Report Team. Location: Milan, Italy. Job title: A2R Senior Accountant. Grade: L3.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Perform monthly/periodic account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Fixed Asset Accounting: Supervision of undercurrent and judgmental activities in Fixed Asset register, in collaboration with Regional Hub.
• Inventory Accounting: Consolidate and review data for capitalization of variances.
• Compliance and Controls: Support Head of A2R in ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal control framework, maintaining documentation of accounting processes and control activities.
• Process Improvement and Projects: Participate in process design and optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reporting and Analysis: Support in preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with Italian requirements.

About You

• Experience: Experience in accounting, financial reporting, or similar role. Experience in a multinational corporate environment is preferred.
• Soft and technical skills: Knowledge of Italian accounting principles (OIC) and IFRS; Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP (FI/CO modules); Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling); Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and internal controls; Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail; effective communication skills; ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders; ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-financial audiences; strong organizational and time management capabilities; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines; capacity to work independently with minimal supervision; Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Languages: Fluent in Italian (written and spoken), good command of English for business communication.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Equal opportunities employer. We provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.