G/L Accountant EMEA

argenx is a global immunology company developing antibody-based medicines for patients suffering from severe autoimmune diseases and cancer. By translating immunology breakthroughs into innovative drug candidates, argenx is building a world-class portfolio of first-in-class antibodies in both early and late clinical-stages of development. argenx is evaluating efgartigimod in multiple serious autoimmune indications, along with advancing earlier stage assets within its therapeutic franchises. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they are the cornerstone of argenx.

For the expansion of our Finance team, argenx is looking for an EMEA G/L Accountant.You will be the E2E responsible for the accounting of several commercial legal entities located in the EMEA region. The position requires close collaboration with the other accounting teams, EMEA FP&A and the business. This role will report to the EMEA Accounting Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Execute accounting processes and operations and revenue recognition in accordance with local and corporate policies

Timely and accurate execution of the monthly, quarterly, half-year and year-end accounting closing process

Work in close relationship with Group Internal Control and External/Corporate Auditors in order to review, update and document business processes and accounting and financial policies in line with relevant framework to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Execute and document defined periodical SOX controls and account reconciliations

Coordinate and comply with local government reporting requirements and indirect tax filings

Manage local incoming payment processing and collections

Participate in improving the order-to-cash process in conjunction with the distribution flow, supply chain and inventory management processes

Being a SPOC/key contact for the EMEA (finance) team with continuous focus on E2E process improvements

Preparation of the statutory financial statements in accordance with the relevant accounting principles

Lead audits on the statutory financial statements

Collaborate with FP&A to support budget vs actual analysis and other overall department goals and objectives

Execute ad hoc tasks and analysis

Desired Skills and Experience:

Advanced degree in Accounting / Economics

Minimum of +3 years working experience in accounting

Experience within the biotech or pharma industry is a plus

Analytical and critical mind, structured and efficient

Experience in working with an ERP system, experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus

You are a connector, building relationships and partnering across the organization to achieve the company goals

You excel in a fast-paced, results-driven, highly accountable environment

You are pragmatic, yet creative and innovative, while "rolling up your sleeves" to get it done

You resonate with the values of argenx and you are ready to drive the Company Culture

Offer:

A competitive salary package with extensive benefits

A work environment in a human-sized, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company

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