Financial Reporting Senior Officer

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

As a Financial Reporting Senior Officer, the ideal candidate will support to the accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the organization by participating in the preparation of financial statements and management reporting, analyzing financial data, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and accounting principles, and supporting decision-making processes within the group.

More particularly:

What you will do:

• Participate in month end closing process by collecting data for group companies and preparing accurate and timely group and standalone management financial reports
• Participate in the preparation of annual group and standalone statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and group accounting policies
• Work collaboratively with other finance teams on matters related to group operations and transactions, reporting data collection and any other issues that require cross functional cooperation and ensuring seamless financial reporting and alignment of financial data
• Prepare various ad – hoc analyses, schedules commentary, as required, in a timely and accurate manner
• Support the automation of currently manual reporting processes
• Support during the audit process via providing necessary documentation and liaising between the various finance departments and the auditors in order to address queries and facilitate the smooth completion of the audit
• Ensure being competent regarding all the recent developments in the financial reporting framework
• Contribute to the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies under IFRS, maintaining and strengthening internal controls
• Support in budget, forecasts, and business plan processes including providing commentary on respective variations and approvals
• Maintain the highest standards of business ethics

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or relevant field
• Professional certification ongoing (preferably ACCA/ACA) will be considered a plus
• Proven experience of at least 3-4 years in a similar role at a reporting department or at a Big Four firm
• Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry would be considered an asset

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Competing technical IFRS knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP and reporting/consolidation tools is advantageous
• Advanced skills in MS suite and financial reporting software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Positive attitude embracing change and team working

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career