Description
About NorstellaAt Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Delivers Must-have Answers For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decision-making. Together, Via Our Market-leading Brands, We Help Our Clients
- Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
- Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
- MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
- Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
- The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics
By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics.
As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
- Accounts Payable Specialist
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for timely processing of AP transactions ensuring accuracy of general ledger coding and associated taxes
- Obtain supplier invoices, verify accuracy, and enter them into an Automated Accounting System
- Obtain and reconcile vendor statements, following up on discrepancies
- Process Employee Expense Reports and reconcile corporate card statements
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
- Maintain effective relationships with business partners/vendors through timely accurate payment and responding promptly to inquiries
- Identify and escalate priority issues timely to management
- Assist with internal and external audit preparation and requests as required
- Participate in ERP and or other software and system implementations as required
- Support AP month-end closing process with the preparation of accrual lists and posting of journals
- Assist with bank accounts reconciliation on a monthly basis
- Prepare and execute multi-currency payment runs and ad-hoc manual payments
- Update training manuals as required
- Provide training to new staff as directed
- Provide support for special ad-hoc projects as directed
Experience
- Clear communicator, with ability to work with finance and non-finance associates
- Must have multi-currency accounting experience
- Good understanding of UK vat practices is preferred
- Capable of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
- Self-motivated with ability to pick things up quickly, great use of initiative and eagerness to learn more
- Must be detailed-oriented and able to handle a fast-changing environment
- Support the development of processing to drive continuous improvement in controls, accuracy and efficiency
- Proficient with Excel
- At least 2-4 years Accounts Payable experience is preferred
- Bachelor or associate degree in accounting is preferred
- Experience in processing employee expense reports is preferred
- Experience with NetSuite is a plus
Our guiding principles for success at Norstella
01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First
We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.
02: Integrity, Truth, Reality
We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.
03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace
We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.
04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance
We will persevere – even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.
05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning
We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Provident Fund
- Reimbursement of Certification Expenses
- Gratuity
- 24x7 Health Desk
Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.
