Bristol Myers Squibb Hiring for Manager – Financial Accounting Job at Mulgrave Full Time

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Bristol Myers Squibb Australia is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to provide support to the Australia & New Zealand Business Finance Unit and partner with the wider commercial business. Join our team to make an impact on patients lives in supporting the business activities. This role will give you the opportunity to use your technical skills and make it your own by adding value where your skills best fit.

Responsibilities

1. Finance Partnering

• Partner with 3PL provider, In-Market Logistics, General Admin, HR and Facilities and Business Units to:

  • Track and categorize monthly operating expenditure with associated commentary

  • Identify risks and opportunities

  • Provide accurate forecasts and projections

  • Provide general finance support to departments

  • Analyze and assess changes to rental calculations

  • Assess brand spend and recalibrate for projection exercises

2. OTC – Technical Support Associate

• Maintain Accounts Receivables ledger:

  • Ensure timely allocation of receivables from customers.

  • Follow up unpaid and/or disputed amounts with customers.

  • Ensure automated calculation for doubtful debt provision is aligned with aged receivables items.

  • Release Debit/Credit notes timely.

• Master Data Maintenance:

  • Creation / amendment of Customer Records.

  • Timely review of Customer Credit Limits.

  • Master Price maintenance, including pricing conditions

  • Work closely and collaboratively with Regional Master Data team to ensure timely update of Material Items master

  • Timely upload of Standard Cost

• Ensure review of OTC control reports are performed as per agreed frequency.

3. Fleet Administrator:

• Monitor and manage the outsourcing relationship with the third party provider (Leaseplan) including supplier performance

4. Corporate Card Administrator:

• Central contact point for Corporate Credit Cards; i.e. Employee Corporate Card and departmental Purchasing Cards

• Partner with Company Card provider to ensure card issuance, cancellation and queries are addressed timely.

• Assist employee with all card related queries; provide training where applicable.

• Monitor completion of departmental monthly statement reconciliations.

5. General Accounting:

• Support the timely closure of month end reporting including, but not limited to, assisting with journal entries, reconciliations etc.

• Prepare the standardized month end reporting pack including inventory reporting, P&L, commentary etc.

• Performance detailed PPV analysis to ensure PPV is reported correctly and the drivers are understood

• Support with all audits (internal/external) and provide information/documents to ensure the timely close out of requested items.

• Work collaboratively with Corporate Treasury and banks to maintain up to date banking documentation; e.g. banking signatories, in addition to cash-flow forecasts and netting

• As part of projection / budget exercises, reforecast cashflow inputs and outputs to ensure that funding requirements are clear with global treasury

6. Statutory Reporting and Audit:

• Primary lead for statutory financial statements and audit

• Ensure GAAP and IFRS differences are accounted for in local financial statements

• Ensure external substantive audit is completed on time and to a high quality

• Train new team members on local consolidation models and Onesource

7. Governance:

• Ensure all processes and transactions under self-responsibility are performed in compliance with applicable Corporate and Local policies and procedures.

• Escalate promptly to manager any potential non-compliant matters.

• Create and maintain Work Instructions for critical activities to ensure seamless processes and to be used as training references.

8. Other

• Act as back-up to team members to ensure delivery of finance commitments to stakeholders and the business.

• Lead projects that are directly related to areas under responsibility; e.g. Fleet, Corporate Card, PPV, Business Partnering

• Participate in other Finance projects as required.

Qualifications, experience and competencies

Our ideal candidate would be a qualified accountant with a pharmaceutical background or experience within the audit function of an accounting firm – including financial accounting, reconciliations, general posting & statutory reporting (IFRS & GAAP).

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Professional qualifications (CPA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) preferred.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a finance organisation

• Displays ability to manage various activities simultaneously and to prioritize tasks in accordance with their impact on stated objectives.

• Sets clear and high expectations and holds self and others accountable for decisions and results achieved

• Consistently delivers on all commitments and provides support to ensure all departmental commitments are met on a timely basis

• Excellent understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate openly & transparently to all levels of the organization (internally and externally)

• Demonstrated ability to question and challenge current processes and drive improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues in a timely manner to ensure that the aims and objectives of Finance are achieved.

• Demonstrated ability to provide meaningful analysis and narrative on actual for legal entity results.

• Works across organizational, functional and geographic boundaries to achieve company goals

• Independent use of the following software: SAP, Microsoft Suite, Tax Stream, SAP Business Intelligence / Warehouse, ART, JET, Hyperion, Treasury Account Management System (TAMS), Cardea, Concur

To protect the safety of our employees, third parties, customers, patients and communities, BMS Australia requires all employees to be fully up to date (Boostered) with vaccination status using a locally approved vaccination against COVID-19, unless an exemption is applicable under the State or Federal legislation relevant to you (e.g. your state’s anti-discrimination act). Within our policy an exemption can only be approved by the HR Director. By applying for this role, you understand that you will be asked if you can comply with the Policy

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.