Sr. Specialist, Financial Reporting – Group
Job Description
At Hikma we put better health within reach, every day in more than 50 countries around the world. For more than 40 years, we’ve been creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them. Headquartered in the UK, we are a global company with a local presence across the United States (US), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe, and we use our unique insight and expertise to transform cutting-edge science into innovative solutions that transform people’s lives. We’re committed to our customers, and the people they care for, and by thinking creatively and acting practically, we provide them with a broad range of branded and non-branded generic medicines. Together, our 8,600 colleagues are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities. We are a leading licensing partner, and through our venture capital arm, are helping bring innovative health technologies to people around the world. For more info Disclaimer: EMPLOYMENT RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT Please be advised that the Hikma Pharmaceuticals Group does not ask its employees or prospective employees to wire any money either to its bank accounts or to any third party, and does not conduct employment interviews via any social media platform, Google Hangouts, Yahoo! Messenger, text message, or e-mail. Unfortunately, employment scams are increasingly common and it is important to remain vigilant when conducting a job search. For more information about these scams, see the UK National Fraud Intelligence Bureau’s website and the US Better Business Bureau’s article on the subject. If you receive a request to send money through any means or a request for personal information from anyone claiming to be a Hikma recruiter, DO NOT REPLY. Instead, please forward the communication(s) to us at vacancy@hikma.com so that we may provide it to relevant law enforcement agencies, as appropriate.<p><br></p>Website<p><br></p>http://www.hikma.com<p><br></p><ul><li>Job Descriptions: </li><li>Manage the consolidation process for the Group’s financial statements and ensure that all reporting deadlines are met and monitor the quality and accuracy of financial information submitted by entities across the Group.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS and London Stock Exchange regulations as well as understand the changes in IFRS and London Stock Exchange regulations and assess the impact on the Group’s financial reporting processes</li><li>Work closely with the finance teams across the group to ensure accurate financial information is submitted for consolidation.</li><li>Lead the preparation of the Group’s financial statements, including the financial sections in the annual report and interim statements, and other regulatory filings, and ensure that all disclosures in the financial statements are accurate and complied with IFRS and London Stock Exchange regulations.</li><li>Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring they have access to all necessary financial information and assisting with audit queries.</li><li>Provide technical accounting support to the finance team on complex accounting issues.</li><li>Leading some complex accounting projects such as impairment of the Group’s intangible assets assessment [amounting to $1,124m], preparation of the covenant calculations for the bond [$500m] with coordination with the Treasury Department, Price Purchase Allocations, and others</li><li>Preparation of Audit Committee and Board papers for significant judgmental and extraordinary items</li><li>Manage and develop a team of financial reporting professionals, providing coaching and support where necessary.</li><li>Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Group, including senior management, tax, treasury, and legal teams.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Skills</u></strong><p><br></p>Financial reporting experience<p><br></p>Accounting experience<p><br></p>Strong understanding of IFRS<p><br></p>Experience in SAP and BPC<p><br></p>Experience in Power BI<p><br></p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and PowerPoint<p><br></p>Ability to manage large sets of data<p><br></p><strong><u>Experience</u></strong><p><br></p>3-5 years of experience Experience in big 4 in external audit<p><br></p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Minimum:</strong> bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required <strong>Preferred: </strong>CPA or DipIFR
