The purpose of Idorsia is to challenge accepted medical paradigms, answering the questions that matter most. To achieve this, we will discover, develop, and commercialize transformative medicines – either with in-house capabilities or together with partners – and evolve Idorsia into a leading biopharmaceutical company, with a strong scientific core.
This is your chance to bring your consolidation expertise into a dynamic biotech setting with direct exposure, wide responsibilities, and meaningful business impact.
Job Responsibilities
Prepares consolidation journal entries, eliminates intercompany transactions, and consolidates divisional and subsidiary financial accounts on a timely and accurate basis for inclusion in internal and external financial statements and reporting
Liaise with the Group’s external auditors regarding the quarterly financial statement reviews and the year-end audit, and responding on a timely basis to auditor
Support the implementation of new accounting standards and other business-specific accounting transactions in the Group’s accounting and reporting systems
Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes for the respective entities
Performs complex journal entries for HQ entities
Participates in the preparation of Group and Swiss standalone Financial Statements
Support in the evaluation of ICFR requirements, identifying controls, analyzing control gaps, and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls
Monitors and revise policies and procedures as needed to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of ICFR
Assist the Associate Director and Head Global Finance in all tasks around financial accounting and reporting
Supports and reviews globally the affiliates in accounting and reporting matters with the right sense for cultural differences
Supports affiliate Finance Managers and HQ controllers on ad-hoc accounting matters
Prepares and supports various General ledger bookings and reconciliations for Swiss and certain other smaller Idorsia companies
Supports ERP and consolidation developments
Requirements
At least 4 years professional experience in a group finance department or audit business.
Excellent knowledge of statutory and intercompany relations and their effect within the consolidation of legal entities
Experience with US GAAP is an advantage
Experience with Swiss statutory accounting and its application
Good experience with consolidation software e.g., SAP Group Reporting is a plus
Experience with internal controls evaluation or with COSO Internal Control Framework
Understanding of audit work and documentation requirements in a consistently changing economic environment and accounting requirements
Good analytical, planning and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, while managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate with external and internal partners
Clear sense of priorities, meeting deadlines and timely planning of recurring tasks and closing requirements
Self-starter capable of working independently, highly self-motivated
Fluent in English; German and French are a plus
What we offer
Development – opportunities to grow, learn, and expand your expertise in a dynamic and international organization
A collaborative culture – a supportive, solution-oriented environment where teamwork, initiative, and new ideas are encouraged
International exposure – work in a truly multicultural setting with colleagues and partners from around the world
Business Area: Global Finance & Procurement
Job Type: Permanent
Job ID: 4722
At Idorsia, we harness the power of difference, authenticity, and inclusion to achieve business success. We encourage all potential candidates with diverse backgrounds of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, and disability to submit their job applications. All applicants will receive consideration. We are committed to fostering respect, fairness, and equal opportunities for all job applicants and our employees.
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