Senior A2R Executive, Sanofi, Dubai, UAE

 JOB PURPOSE

• Senior A2R Executive is involved in Tax Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Statutory Reporting, and any other specific accounting activities and /or reporting led by the A2R team

KEY RESULTS / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Tax Activities

• Prepare VAT & Withholding tax (WHT) returns & filing the same on respective Tax Authority portals in a timely & accurate manner.
• Ensure all tax related bookings including Income tax provisions, Deferred tax  & VAT Accruals are done in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain appropriate Reconciliations to support Tax Filings
• Liaise with Tax authorities to obtain updates on outstanding tax refunds, provide responses on Tax Queries, provide documentation to support Tax assessments/ audits
• Prepare any Tax Documentation for Tax Departments and internal & External audits.
• Liaise closely with Head of A2R & Tax Manager to remain update on the changes in Tax regulations for Greater Gulf countries.

Inventory related Activities

• Support A2R Captive Team/ FBP as required on preparation and recording Inventory provision entries, Inventory movement analysis, yield variances, capitalised Variance etc as required.
• Monitor inventory costing and valuation in various systems (Marco, SAP etc)
• Support and liaise with supply chain team on Stock taking activities

Monthly transactional Activities & Closing process

• Lead CFO/ FBP reviews and validation of monthly reporting, B/S & P&L Analytical reviews, Pre & Post Close meetings & Accounts Committee with detailed analysis and explanation of variances
• Manage My Tax & Tax Risk reporting in corporate tools in close co-ordination with Tax manager.
• Liaise & Support Captive team to ensure smooth month end closing and reporting within specified corporate timelines
• Investigate and analyse non routine and complex accounting topics and ensure correct recording of complex accounting entries.
• Review of Fixed assets capitalisation, depreciation & Disposal & impairment transactions in close co-ordination with A2R Captive team

Audit Support & Adhoc reporting

• Liaise with internal and external auditors to secure smooth audits, comply with SOA requirements
• Provide Tax auditors with any needed document or analysis / detail the main accounting treatments
• Co-ordinate Audit reviews with Captive Team (A2R/P2P/CI2C)
• Prepare all required documents or any statistical or local reporting for tax or governmental organization
• Perform Statutory reporting (Liaise with and support external provider in case of outsources services)

Other Activities

• Co-ordinate and support implementation of A2R core model in Greater Gulf including closing out identified gaps to core model
• Lead Country, Regional & Global projects including process improvement initiatives as an A2R SME.
• Internal Control champion for A2R team providing regular required feed back to internal control team on the internal control environment with A2R team. Work closely with Internal control team to close any identified deficiencies.
• Perform Statutory reporting as required by various local authorities liaising with outsourced services as applicable.
• Complete all Mandatory Sanofi Trainings within specified timelines

Maintain Compliance 

• Abide by the requirements of the internal Code of Ethics including but not restricted to maintaining high professional standards of conduct in line with the Company procedure with a duty of care to the reputation of the Company 

Ethical Leadership

• Takes personal accountability to use personal experience and knowledge, as well as the training and tools provided by Sanofi, to maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all ethics and governance relevant to the role (Sanofi Policies and Procedures and any relevant legal requirements) and demonstrate personal leadership in applying these to all work undertaken.
• Escalates any decisions, or seek the support of colleagues or management if personal knowledge and understanding is not at the level required to carry out any part of the role

Health, Safety and Environment Responsibilities

To care for his/her own safety and wellbeing and the safety of others, and to co-operate with the company to ensure a safe place of work.  Employees are therefore expected to:

• Support and conform to Company HSE rules and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and pollution free work environment.
• Follow HSE guidelines and take all necessary measures applicable to effectively implement the ‘HSE action plan (PASS)’ in the work area and the activities.
• Follow the HSE rules and ‘Act responsibly’ to protect yourself and others from an injury and ill health conditions while at the work locations and/or while using road e.g., traffic rules, emergency evacuation procedure, medical surveillance, healthy lifestyle, no smoking inside the office premises etc. 
• Attend HSE training and implement the learnings. 
• Participate in the HSE related activities, campaigns, events etc. and adopt the learning in day-to-day work activities.
• Report all the accident/ incident (if any) to the Line Manager and the HSE Manager and help to investigate further.
• Thoroughly read all HSE instructions, procedures, policies issued by the Company, and comply with its requirements. Escalate any doubts or uncertainties to the Line Manager.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Education Level:

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree, major in accounting, finance or Tax
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification would be an added advantage

Skills:

• Familiar with accounting standards: IFRS and Taxation legislation
• Tax rules: related to Ind Tax (VAT, WHT, FBT) and Direct Taxes
• Knowledge in financial tools: SAP
• Good English & Arabic communication skills, both verbal and written a must

Soft Skills:

• Delivery orientation,
• Rigor: respect and application of the rules, procedures.,.
• Be able to work in fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Reactivity and adaptability to deal with peaks of activity due to regulatory and Groups delays
• Team spirit
• Good listening, Confidentiality,
• Good collaboration with Key Stakeholders

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