Job Purpose
The Close & Control Executive is responsible for managing and overseeing the operation of one or more processes within C&C. Ensuring all tasks are completed timely and accurately in a strong control environment. The role helps to deliver the Finance vision of a “world class finance function recognized by industry, the profession and our people” which underpins the GSK vision.
Strong expertise with accounting principles to ensure correct application to financial statements. The role also needs to be able to accurately implement controls & compliance for audit and work closely with other finance and business stakeholders including internal and external auditors.
Education, Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business, Finance) OR part qualified CA / ACCA / CMA
Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience in a Finance role with a focus on any one or more fixed assets and master data management.
Proficiency in SAP, Concur
Proficient within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience working for pharma/biotech company preferred
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible in area of master data management activities related but not limited to:
Cost / profit center creation / maintenance;
WBS creation and / maintenance;
Fixed assets creation / maintenance;
Daily FX rates update in SAP;
General ledger creation / extension / block / unblock;
Bank key creation / changes for T&E payments;
Monthly opening and closure of modules / GLs;
Extraction of WBS and cost center listings; and
Performance of monthly controls as per ICFW; and
Any other tasks assigned by LT.
Resolves MDM issues promptly and escalates unresolved matters as needed.
Daily tracking and allocation of volumes for the respective process for timely completion in adherence of Service Level Agreement.
Provide process updates, attend dashboards calls and respond to critical issues.
Training other team members regarding the daily tasks whenever necessary and requested by the manager and update the working procedures (SOPs) periodically.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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