The Senior Director, Global Accounting is responsible for overseeing accounting, compliance, and financial reporting across global subsidiaries, leading a network of finance teams, and driving process improvements and compliance with accounting standards.
Description
Medison is a rapidly growing global pharmaceutical company with a strong global presence, operating in 5 continents and over 30 countries. Our mission is to provide access to highly innovative therapies to patients who suffers mainly from cancer and rare diseases, in many international markets. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of our mission, join us!
The Senior Director, Global Accounting is a hands-on leader within the Finance team, responsible for overseeing accounting, financial compliance, and reporting across Medison’s global subsidiaries.
The role combines direct involvement in critical processes with leadership of a global network of finance teams, with a focus on strengthening consistency, building scalable processes, and elevating standards across all regions.
You will act as a key partner to the VP Finance and senior leadership, shaping and continuously improving how accounting operates globally.
Responsibilities- Lead and oversee accounting, compliance, and financial reporting across all global subsidiaries
- Manage and develop a global network of accounting professionals and regional finance leaders
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
- Oversee statutory reporting, tax filings, and compliance with local requirements
- Work with tax to support compliance with all local tax requirements
- Ensure alignment with IFRS and group accounting policies across all entities
- Support our corporate reporting in consolidation, audit processes, and group-level reporting
- Drive standardization of accounting processes and reporting practices across regions
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls, including SOX and compliance frameworks
- Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to support scalability
- Partner with FP&A, IBT, and other finance functions to enhance systems and data integrity
- Represent global accounting in cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives
- Reporting to Group’s VP Finance with an internal title of Senior Director, Accounting, Finance
- CPA or equivalent qualification
- 15+ years of experience in multinational, multi-entity environments
- Strong experience with IFRS or US GAAP in global organizations
- Experience working in complex, multi-currency and multi-jurisdiction environments
Proven track record in:
- Leading accounting functions in global organizations with multiple subsidiaries
- Managing and developing teams across different geographies
- Driving financial closing, statutory reporting, and compliance processes
- Building and improving internal controls and governance frameworks
- Leading process improvements and implementing scalable solutions
- Working effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Familiarity with Pharma industry/Inventory – an advantage
Key Capabilities
- Hands-on approach combined with strong leadership and coordination skills
- Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader organizational view
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization
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