Finance Associate

A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 60 years, bioMérieux conceives, develops, produces and markets diagnostics solutions (systems, reagents, software and services) intended for clinical and industrial applications, which determine the origin of a disease or a contamination to improve the health of patients and insure consumer safety.bioMérieux is present in 44 countries and serves more than 160 countries with the support of a large network of distributors. Its corporate headquarters are located in Marcy l’Étoile, near Lyon, in France.

We are looking for a Finance Associate to join our Team in Algeria; they will be working and growing within the Finance department and will report directly to our Maghreb Area Financial controller.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Lead the procure to pay process for invoices & expense reports, locally & internally
• Process local & foreign currency Expense Reports & send accounting instructions to the outsourced accountant.
• Payment list preparation
• Follow up on collections with distributors
• Accounts analysis & reconciliation with collaboration of accounting firm
• Monitor finance documents’ approval and collection (archiving).
• Support the finance controller in all external audit requests.
• Completing a monthly testing of selected internal controls as defined by the financial controller. Work with stakeholders on identifying and implementing an action plan to close the gaps.
• Support the FC in updating the finance policies and procedures.
• Work closely with others department to provide financial support to request related to, but not limited to, installed base, costs center follow up, commercial performance, closing process.
• Leading on the monthly expenses analysis and the cost optimization initiatives
• Strong collaboration with the FC on Business review reports.
• Collaboration on budget planning process.
• Ad Hoc business analysis

WHO ARE YOU?

• Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar activity
• Shows strong commitment to the continuous improvement processes
• Precise, Accurate, Showing Discipline
• Very good knowledge of MS Office and ERP (SAP) preferable
• Good communication and Presentation skills
• Adaptability / Flexibility / Ability to work in a multinational environment.
• Controlling & accounting, finance, management, office automation and database
• Excellent interpersonal skills, rigor, courage
• Analytical and synthesizing capabilities

• Ability to prepare & present data without ambiguity or complexity

Working at bioMérieux means being involved long term with a pioneering, visionary and constantly growing company that allows its employees to live a stimulating and inspiring experience in a fulfilling work environment

Our internal mobility policy offers numerous opportunities for each of our 13 000 employees to blossom throughout their career, while respecting each employee’s individual talents as well as their personal and professional development.

At bioMérieux, over 200 professions - both scientific and non-scientific - offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their fields of expertise and develop cross-functional careers. We provide a rewarding experience in an international company that brings together talents from diverse backgrounds, thus fostering a daily aspiration to go beyond the limits.

Helping improve public health around in the world : our mission gives purpose to every profession practiced within the company.

bioMérieux is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/GINA.