Senior GL Accountant

h3Overview /h3 pThe Senior Accountant, General Ledger, Payroll Treasury will support accounting, payroll accounting and treasury activities across Incyte's European entities. /p pBased in Morges and reporting to the Senior Manager Finance, Payroll Treasury, the role will work closely with the Accounting, Payroll and Treasury teams to ensure accurate and timely month-end close, financial reporting, payroll accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and cash management activities. /p pThe position will also support treasury operations, including banking activities, cash forecasting, intercompany settlements and liquidity management, while ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and Corporate Finance policies, procedures and controls. /p pThe successful candidate will play an active role in strengthening processes, improving controls and supporting finance transformation, automation and system initiatives across the European region. /p h3Duties and Responsibilities /h3 ul lipPrepare and review monthly journal entries, including payroll entries, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and other accounting adjustments across European entities /p /li lipOwn assigned General Ledger accounts and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll-related accounts, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved timely /p /li lipSupport monthly, quarterly and annual close activities and analyse balance sheet and PL movements, providing explanations for material variances. /p /li lipWork closely with the Payroll team to ensure accurate payroll accounting and resolve accounting and reconciliation matters /p /li lipProcess and reconcile banking transactions in SAP and perform monthly reconciliations of European bank accounts /p /li lipManage day-to-day treasury activities, including cash forecasting, intercompany settlements, funding requirements and liquidity management in collaboration with Corporate Treasury /p /li lipOversee banking administration, including bank account maintenance, signatory management and banking relationships, while supporting appropriate controls and fraud prevention /p /li lipAct as a key Finance contact for banking and treasury initiatives, including bank integrations, payment process improvements and SAP/system enhancements /p /li lipSupport statutory audits, SOX testing and internal and external audit requirements. /p /li lipDrive continuous improvement and automation across General Ledger, payroll accounting, treasury and banking processes /p /li lipSupport Finance transformation initiatives, system implementations and other ad hoc Finance projects /p /li lipPrepare ad hoc financial analyses and management reporting as required. /p /li lipPromote a culture of integrity, collaboration and accountability, ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Company requirements /p /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul lipBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFC Employé de Commerce) combined with appropriate accounting experience /p /li lipMinimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment, with strong General Ledger responsibilities /p /li lipStrong technical accounting knowledge with a solid understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP, month-end close, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet management /p /li lipExperience in treasury operations, cash management, and multi-currency banking is highly desirable /p /li lipExperience working in a shared services environment is preferred. /p /li lipStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate, resolve, and document complex accounting issues /p /li lipHighly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines /p /li lipExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and with external partners /p /li lipAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy /p /li lipDemonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement /p /li lipProficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP system (SAP experience is a plus) /p /li lipFluent in English; proficiency in another European language is an asset /p /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr