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Sanofi Group Account to Report Senior Lease Accountant in Budapest, Hungary
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid
About the job
Sanofi Business Services (SBS), set up a captive shared service centre in Budapest to provide end to end services to SBS Europe and Africa covering the following areas of the Account to Report (A2R) process:
· Assets Management
· Tax
· Treasury accounting
· GL accounts closing and reporting
In addition, the Budapest Shared Service Centre is the host of global Centres of Excellence (CoE) and provide support and other services globally, like Intercompany Accounting CoE Team and IFRS16 Lease Accounting CoE Team.
The purpose of this role is to:
Deliver lease accounting (IFRS16) services to SBS globally
Ensure the completeness and correctness of lease database (NAKISA)
Deliver operational KPIs and comply with Sanofi policies and guidelines
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Main responsibilities:
Operation
Work with Finance Business Partners, car fleet administrators, real estate teams and other stakeholders globally to gather the required information for lease accounting
Make changes in the lease database to reflect the correct accounting for lease changes and validate the impact of these changes
Prepare monthly reconciliations of the database and our general ledger, roll-forward of Right of Use and Finance Liability accounts
Provide information to our internal and external auditors for leases Supporting the Finance Business Partners on the interpretation of their IFRS16 figures and with submitting the right information to them
Prepare quarterly SOX documentation in line with Sanofi Internal control framework
Contribute to business reviews,
Complete all activities as per the global Core Model and operational KPIs,
Develop expert level knowledge of the activities in scope as well as local knowledge of entities in scope and become a super-user,
Pro-actively anticipate operational issues and coach junior analysts ,
Build, document and transfer A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) relating to lease accounting activities.
Continuous improvement
Identify process improvement opportunities through elimination of redundant activities
Participate in process automation initiatives and ensure seamless adoption and transition
The Senior Lease Accountant reports to Lease Accounting Manager and works closely with Controlling, Facility Management, Car Fleet Admin, Internal Control, other SBS departments, Customer Service and A2R teams in regions / countries.
About you
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years in IFRS16 accounting (or ASC842)
Soft skills:
Good communication skills
Team spirit
Constructive to problem solving
Microsoft Excel mandatory
Nakisa (advantage)
Education:
- Economics Degree, Finance and Accounting is an advantage
Language:
- Advanced English is mandatory
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Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.
Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.
Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.
BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.
PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.
Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !
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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !
The salary range for this position is :Ft9 120 000,00 - Ft12 160 000
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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