At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’

wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, embRACE, LGBTQ+ & Ally and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond.

Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

Key responsibilities for Core GA Analyst

The role of a GA Analyst is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the month end closing & related General Accounting activities. This requires strict adherence to company policies while working closely with the affiliates.

Be seen as a “go-to” information resource for all GA related queries with full ownership for the Cash in Transit, Prepaid, & Accruals on the Balance SheetWork closely with local affiliate finance organization to understand current activities at the affiliate & ensure these are properly reflected in the financial statements.  This includes preparing accounting entries as well as reviewing locally prepared accounting entries to ensure accuracy & completeness of entries as well as appropriateness of backup. Develop and manage monthly trial balance package for small/medium/large size affiliates including fluctuation analysisEnsure adherence to the standard month/quarter/year end timelines & coordinate the various contributing teams to facilitate this, e.g. affiliate finance, CFRPrepare/Review/Approve account reconciliations in accordance with internal reconciliation methodologyReview key GA metrics & communicate to stakeholders to ensure key deliverables are being met whilst identifying and implementing initiatives to improve. Support global/regional GA projectsSupport the overall GA team by demonstrating flexibility in providing cover for team members and training of new team members

Personal Attributes

Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detailAbility to proactively & effectively analyse & resolve problemsAbility to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables whilst demonstrating full ownership & accountabilityAbility to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs, managing their expectations effectivelyAbility to work in global team environment & communicate effectively with internal business partners of all levels & disciplines, as well as external Business Process Outsourced organisation team members

The GBS focuses on the following foundational pillars across the full organisation to ensure a solid and consistent approach to running our business

Compliance

Demonstrate a strong compliance-oriented mindset & help to build a strong compliance cultureFamiliarise with all applicable financial policies, process documentation & training materials to ensure you operate in a fully compliant mannerEnsure ownership for all applicable Sox & Operational controls for your areaEngage with EY & resolve all GBS General Accounting requests for Group & Statutory audits

Customer

Demonstrate excellence in all interactions with our GBS internal customers & business partnersFocus on measuring & improving our internal customer’s experience with the GBSBuild and maintain a strong knowledge of your affiliate’s business

Innovation

Demonstrate a strong Continuous Improvement oriented approach & help to build a strong Continuous Improvement cultureActively work with the core team members & Global GA team to drive improvements for processes

Qualifications

2 years’ experience in Finance function or public accounting practice, preferably with in-depth knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS technical accountingAccounting / Finance degree (Undergraduate or Masters as required for certification)CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or equivalentFluency in English

Please note this is a 12 month contract

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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