With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical force, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,300 employees.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our partners, customers, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest - we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow - with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

As an Assistant Financial Accountant at Recordati, you will support the Financial Accountant in providing comprehensive support to the global financial function in order to help drive business decisions. You will assist in managing the month end financial close of business for Sales, Purchases and other OPEX and with the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance of balance sheet and P&L for entity of responsibility. You will also provide support to the Finance Manager and Director as required, making this role an exciting opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts receivable (AR): Process and send customer payments and statements, reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for accurately, and calculate and post AR bad debt provisions at month end and analysing aged customer balances.
• Bank postings and reconciliations: Ensure that these are kept up to date and reconciled monthly to meet month-end timelines.
• Balance sheet accounts: Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of these accounts including intercompany, fixed assets, prepayments, payroll, and accruals.
• Reporting: Ensure the completion of monthly and quarterly reporting requirements to group finance within the timelines.
• Financial Control: Regular review of processes and controls to ensure a strong control environment, ensure the period close deadlines for users in Navision is met, and ensure an efficient and effective system of internal controls to maintain compliance with anti-corruption/anti-bribery laws and regulation, Recordati's policies and procedures and any other relevant laws and regulations.
  
  

Required Education

• Part Qualified Accountant
• Further Qualification or Degree in a related discipline would be preferred, but not essential.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• At least 3-5 years accounting experience
• Worked or have understanding of Accounts receivable/Accounts payable duties
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Numerate and analytical
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Good basic accounting knowledge
• Experience would be desirable in any of the following: SAP 4 Hana, Navision, PrecisionPoint, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• IT literate with an intermediate level of Excel skills
  
  

Required Behaviours And Competencies

• Accurate and has an eye for detail
• Adaptable and willing to take on new challenges
• Good time management and prioritization capabilities, being able to work under pressure.
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team
• Highly organised
• Anticipate internal and external changes and respond effectively and quickly
• Challenge assumptions when warranted and suggest better alternatives
  
  

Required Languages

English (Any additional languages would be advantageous, but are not essential)

Travel required in %

This position does not require any additional travel

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.