RTR Associate - FSSC

My Client who are a Multinational Pharmaceutical company based in Chertsey Surrey are looking for an experiences RTR Associate -FSSC to start ASAP for a 6 month initial period
RTR
* Deliver timely and accurate month end close transactions in line with company policies, procedures and controls for FSSC customers. Adhere to respective times/dates.
* Prepare and post standard, manual, reversal and ad hoc journal entries.
* Raise framework orders where necessary.
* Raise invoices for clinical trials if necessary.
* Create fixed assets in SAP and depreciate appropriately over time.
* Raise invoices for debit notes to employees.
* Report on agreed KPIs for RTR/O2C activities monthly; respond to queries.
* Support the Intercompany/Congress/Netting role within the team, including reconciliation of outgoing and incoming invoices or credit notes, recharging congress costs and resolving queries and process issues.
* Standard monthly recharges posted via Mensa at the beginning and end of each month.
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations.

O2C (tasks will vary by country to reflect different distribution models)
* Process local bank statements manually or upload automatic bank statements in SAP.
* Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
* Follow up on, collect and allocate payments.
* Perform account reconciliations.
* Allocate cash to customers from different banks.
* Run the VAT report.
* Report cash positions to Treasury.
* Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
* Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
* Generate age analysis and review to ensure compliance.
* Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.
* Investigate and resolve customer queries.
* Process adjustments.
* Clear account balances.
* Upload sales document files.
* Set up direct debit for collections.

Team Duties
* Advise Affiliates/staff where procedures are not being followed and assist with corrective action.
* Create SOPs or update according to Governance procedures.
* Help to drive continuous improvement in the FSSC, including maintaining stakeholder lists.
* Support future FSSC expansion projects.
* Identify and communicate risks and issues.
* Provide back up support for other positions in the RTR team.
* Maintain information boards, ie visual dashboards.

Professional Profile
* Significant experience in using SAP General Ledger
Strong, hands on experience of month end close

Strong Excel experience
* Team player, adaptable depending on workload
* Accurate, numerate
* Able to plan and organise own work
* Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and staff
* Willingness to adapt within a changing environment
* Have the initiative and drive to identify and implement process improvements
* Good accounts receivable and general accounting experience
* Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements
* Experience of working across multiple sites and nationalities is preferable
* Significant finance shared services team experience