Job Description

The Associate Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) will be responsible for ensuring that the transactions for MAH Mexico have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in Company's accounting records. The Associate Specialist Accounting to Reporting will work closely with Local Finance, Commercial & MKT Teams to ensure that the accounting records: (i) accurately reflect the results of the associated business, (ii) are in line with US GAAP and (iii) comply with respective local statutory and tax requirements. The Specialist is also responsible for ensuring a robust control environment is maintained following all audit requirements. This role enables the AtR function to partner with its Finance and Business counterparts to ensure that business objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for the MAH Division.

• Preparation of financial statements and their notes in compliance with MEX GAAP regulations.

• Provide support across General Ledger and other AtR sub-process activities.

• Maintain an accurate and current accounting ledger which reflects the country's transactional reality through timely posting of all required items.

• Ensure that all transactions are correctly reflected in the ledger on a country basis.

• Responsible for monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis and adhering to all corporate standards and guidelines.

• Actively identify opportunities for streamlining and rendering service delivery more efficiently and participating in special projects.

• Work closely with other team members to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within Company.

• Review and sign off the final financial package and the Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

• Execute work in line with audit controls and accounting principles.

• Collaborating and working together with Company Virtual Finance Teams (COSI, IC COE, EMEA/Americas BSCs & Local Finance)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company including demonstrated experience in dealing with US and ex-US accounting (Pharmaceutical industry a plus).

• Business-level English skills (speaking and writing) required.

• Experience using SAP desired.

• Experience with US GAAP is desired.

• Experience with non-US GAAP environments.

•Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.

•Experience working with global cultures.

•Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

•Strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills required.

•Good problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes.

• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Applications, Account Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Balance Sheets, Budget Analysis, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Reviews, Client Communication, Credit Management, Credit Models, Credit Risk Assessment, Debt Collections, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statements, General Accounting, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Payment Handling, Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/19/2025

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