US-NJ Roseland, FINANCE MANAGER - US ANIMAL HEALTH, Schering-Plough Corporation 0952
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Position: Finance Manager - US Animal Health

Date: December 3, 2008
JOB #0952
Location: : Roseland, New Jersey
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager - US Animal Health

Shape Your Future And Ours.

Schering-Plough is an innovation-driven, science-centered global health care company. Through our own biopharmaceutical research and collaborations with partners, we create therapies that help save and improve lives around the world. We apply our research-and-development platform to human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by our colleagues around the world.

Finance Manager - US Animal Health
Requisition Number: 23114BR

Responsible for providing finance support to the US Commercial Business. In connection with this support the position would participate in the General Accounting activities within the US SAP General Ledger. This would include financial and management accounting and reporting, including, but not limited to the following:           

General Accounting (Responsible within the GL team)

General Ledger          

Monthly:

·                                 Monthly financial closings

·                                 Journal Entry Preparation and review

·                                 Species P&L analysis and support as applicable

·                                 Intercompany reconciliations

·                                 Balance sheet reconciliation review and approval

·                                 Accruals as applicable to Species results

·                                 Monthly accounting charges from Headquarters

·                                 Fielding general questions from business and headquarters  

US financial upload and reconciliation of SAP into Concert           

Cost Center Expense Report analysis- Monthly actual and yearly budget  

Participation in the AS and PS preparation and support

·                                 Responsible for ensuring financial data/Information is successfully converted from legacy systems to any new systems as they are developed

·                                 Participate the monthly closing process with other members of the US Animal Health Finance Team, as well as other Finance Units as applicable to ensure all appropriate information is reviewed and compiled in a timely manner.

·                                 Establishing and maintaining Internal Accounting Controls

·                                 Participate in Finance team initiatives as appropriate

Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, or related education and appropriate work experience. Certified Public Accountant or Masters Degree a plus. Minimum seven years of diversified technical experience in accounting, with experience in internal controls, and general ledger closing. Must have demonstrated ability to work well with teams and also as an individual contributor. Must have strong systems skills. Specific SAP Experience in FICO is recommended. Experience in Legacy SP systems also a plus Must have good oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription Drug Benefits, Spending Accounts, Employee Health Services, Disease Management Program, Short-Term Disability Program, Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Group Variable Universal Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance Other Benefit Programs Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal, Group Auto & Homeowners Insurance, NJ Manufacturers Insurance Co., Schering-Plough Foundation Scholarship Program. Financial plans The 401(k) Savings Plan and the Retirement Plan. In addition, to help you reach your future financial goals, Schering-Plough offers the Personal Financial Planning Program.

Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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