Junior Accountant - VIE Contract

• Location: Switzerland, Vernier
• Target start date: 01/09/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Junior Accountant VIE within our Account to Report, GSA team you’ll participate in the accounting activities across 5 Swiss entities. You will provide support to global shared service centers and regional teams, and support the coordination with external auditors during interim and final audit phases.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

Daily Operations:

• Perform account reconciliations and open items review.
• Process and monitor accounting transactions including vendors, customers, Fixed Assets & Leases, intercompany operations, Payroll and cash movements.

Closing & Reporting Activities:

• Prepare and book monthly closing entries.
• Support the preparation of reporting packages.
• Assist in the preparation of analytical reviews and variance analysis.
• Support quarterly VAT declarations and compliance reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of Swiss statutory financial statements.

Contribute to strategic Special Projects & Transformation Initiatives (2026-2028):

• Support the migration to SHIFT system for eligible entities, and participate in entity integration project and business consolidation activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and system implementations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Senior Accountant, Head of A2R, global shared service centers and regional teams) and external stakeholders (Payroll providers, External Auditors).

About you

Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP knowledge is a strong plus).
• Experience with and knowledge of accounting principles (Swiss GAAP and IFRS preferred).

Soft and technical skills:

• Ability to work with multiple accounting systems and platforms.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during closing periods, and to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player, who is proactive and also has autonomous working style.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment, international, multicultural work environment and ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.
• Curiosity and willingness to understand business operations.
• Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), French and German are a plus.

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet. 
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably. 
•  Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed. 

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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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.

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