Closing & Reporting, Budapest Hub, Senior Accountant

• Location: Budapest, Hungary • Job type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid About the job Sanofi Business Services (SBS), one of the 4 pillars of Sanofi’s Business Transformation organization, is setting up a new 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. Within the Account to Report (A2R) process, the Business Services Centre covers the following areas: • Asset Management • Tax and Intercompany Accounting • Treasury Accounting • General Ledger (GL) Closing and Reporting Purpose of the Role The Closing & Reporting Accountant is responsible for: • Delivering monthly GL closing and reporting services to SBS • Performing monthly closing activities in line with the Group timetable • Preparing management, tax, legal, and statutory reporting at Group and country levels • Resolving operational issues effectively and in a timely manner, following each through to completion • Meeting operational KPIs and complying with Sanofi policies and guidelines • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Reporting Line and Collaboration The Closing & Reporting Accountant reports to the A2R Closing & Reporting Lead and may be assigned a specific sub-process. The role works closely with Finance (Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control, etc.), other SBS departments, Customer Service, and the wider A2R team. Main responsibilities: • Deliver GL monthly closing and reporting services to SBS, including reviewing automatic posting interfaces, closing AR & AP sub-ledgers, and closing Balance Sheet and P&L accounts • Request and collect recurring and non-recurring items, reconcile accounts, and post Manual Journal Entries (MJE) • Prepare management, tax, legal, and statutory reporting at Group and country levels, and contribute to business reviews • Execute all processes, transactions, and reports in compliance with Sanofi accounting policies, internal control guidelines, and audit/SOX requirements • Complete all activities in line with the global Core Model and operational KPIs • Develop expert-level knowledge of activities in scope, local entity knowledge, and build, document, and transfer A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) for GL monthly closing and reporting • Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to eliminate redundant activities and support process automation initiatives, ensuring seamless adoption and transition About you • 3-5 years in general ledger accounting, financial closing, and reporting, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment • Hands-on experience with month-end closing, account reconciliations, and manual journal entries • Experience with management, statutory, and/or tax reporting • Working knowledge of internal control frameworks and SOX/audit requirements • Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP and statutory reporting • Solid understanding of the Account-to-Report process, including AR/AP sub-ledger closing • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel • Process automation or Power BI knowledge is an advantage Education: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance • Chartered accountant qualification or equivalent professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an advantage Languages: • Excellent written and verbal English • Additional European language skills are advantageous Why choose us? • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards packa