Accountant

Join A Market Leader

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

You Will Be Responsible To:

Has oversight of the accounting, financial reporting and tax functions of the area. Enables statutory compliance and sets the framework for performance measurement, at a group level.

• Conduct tasks to administer the general ledger under responsibility, elaborating financial statements
• Estimate taxes and tax returns
• Allocate expenses in accordance with guidelines set, matching theses expenses with corresponding budget accounts
• Register any other posting as needed (credit, debit)
• Verify and approve employee expenses
• Administer inter-company transactions in a timely manner
• Process month-end transactions (accruals, pre-payments, settlements)
• Follow-up CAPEX and participate in the approval flow of assets requisitions
• Guarantees month end accounting valuations (FX, Inventory, …)
• Participate in annual financial audits, liaising with external auditors
• Submit periodical financial information to governmental entities
• Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner
• Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems
• Make quality and timely decisions within the accounting tasks under her / his responsibility
• Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues
• Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)
• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice

We Are Looking To Recruit A Candidate:

- University, or equivalent, qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar field (mandatory)

- Qualified Accountant

• Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting activities
• Strong understanding and knowledge of accounting concepts and processes
• Knowledge of CRM, SAP, PDS, BO
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.