Junior Accountant - VIE Contract

About the Role

As a Junior Accountant VIE in our Account to Report, GSA Team, you will participate in accounting activities for 5 Swiss entities. You will support global shared service centers and regional teams, coordinating with external auditors during interim and final audit phases.

About Sanofi

We are a research-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving people’s lives and achieving compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and our innovative pipeline – enable us to develop medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions worldwide. Together, we chase the wonders of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

Daily Operations:

• Perform account reconciliations and review open items.
• Process and monitor accounting operations, including suppliers, customers, fixed assets & leasing, intercompany transactions, payroll, and cash movements.

Closing & Reporting Activities:

• Prepare and book monthly closing entries.
• Support the preparation of reporting packages.
• Participate in the preparation of analytical reviews and variance analyses.
• Assist with quarterly VAT declarations and compliance reports.
• Contribute to the preparation of Swiss statutory annual accounts.

Contribution to Strategic Special Projects & Transformation Initiatives (2026-2028):

• Support the migration to the SHIFT system for eligible entities and participate in entity integration projects and consolidation activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and system implementations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Senior Accountant, Head of A2R, Global Shared Service Centers, and regional teams) and external stakeholders (payroll providers, external auditors).

About You

Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP knowledge is a strong asset).
• Experience and knowledge in accounting principles (Swiss GAAP and IFRS preferred).

Soft and Technical Skills:

• Ability to work with multiple accounting systems and platforms.
• Detail accuracy and precision, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during closing periods, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Team player who is proactive and also works independently.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, international, multicultural work environment, and ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.
• Curiosity and willingness to understand business processes.
• Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), French and German are a plus.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharmaceutical company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-driven science, accelerating discoveries and improving outcomes.
• Collaborate across your expertise and spark new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Make your work meaningful by supporting a company that delivers life-changing treatments to millions – and is committed to serving patients, communities, and the planet.
• Drive progress from within by helping to simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharmaceutical company delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medical, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at high speed.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth looking to challenge themselves with meaningful assignments worldwide. At Sanofi, we have a strong ambition to invest in young talent who will drive Sanofi’s success tomorrow. Sanofi’s Work Abroad program, iMove, offers job assignments with real responsibility and potential for development. We offer these opportunities in various functions such as Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Clinical Trials, Manufacturing, etc., and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi brings together people who are passionate about solving health needs worldwide. Participating in our iMove Work Abroad program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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Better exists out there. Better medicines, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different places, in different roles, all united by one thing: the desire to make a difference. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we offer equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

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