GL Accountant - Orion Pharma Animal Health

France

Job Description

About your role

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented GL Accountant to strengthen the Animal Health finance team. In this role, you will work on accounting activities at our Biové production site in Arques, while also supporting monthly closing and general ledger processes across other Animal Health entities. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and provide reliable insights to controlling and business operations.

This is a full‑time position reporting to Céline Meens, Finance Manager. The role is based in Arques, France, with opportunities to collaborate closely with colleagues across Orion’s international finance teams.

Your key responsibilities

1. General Accounting & Monthly Closing

Execute monthly closing tasks, including accruals, provisions, depreciation, and FNP/CCA.

Perform balance sheet reconciliations.

Manage intercompany postings and reconciliations.

2. Accounting Operations Monitoring

Ensure consistency of postings across ERP modules.

Analyze monthly account variations and resolve discrepancies.

3. Tax Compliance

Prepare standard tax declarations such as VAT, EC Sales Listings, Intrastat, and DAS2.

4. Reporting & Compliance

Prepare monthly Group reporting packages.

Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and accounting standards.

5. Audits

Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.

Follow up on audit requests and action items.

6. Tools & Systems

Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and NORP for daily accounting activities.

Contribute to process improvement and system harmonization.

7. Support to Controlling & Budgeting

Provide analytical support during monthly closing.

Participate in annual budget and forecast cycles.

Reconcile accounting data used in management reporting.

Ensure consistency between financial statements and performance indicators.

What we offer

A key role within a growing international Animal Health business.

A supportive Finance team across multiple countries.

Opportunities for career development within Orion Animal Health.

A culture where ownership, improvement, and collaboration are valued.

Our expectations

We are looking for someone who is: Proactive, accurate, and able to work independently.

Confident in accounting processes and able to analyse financial data effectively.

Skilled in collaborating across functions and balancing detailed tasks with broader finance responsibilities.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

4–7 years of experience in General Ledger accounting or a similar role.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and end‑to‑end processes.

Experience with ERP systems; D365 is a plus.

Fluent in English (working language); French is a strong advantage.

Strong problem‑solving skills and proactive communication.

How to apply and additional information

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position by 05/04/2026.

If you have questions about the role, feel free to contact Casper Soors, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Orion Animal Health. He can guide you through the next steps in our recruitment process.

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Orion Pharma – Animal Health

The mission of Animal Health is to improve the quality of life for animals. Animal Health manufactures and markets in‑house developed medicines as well as numerous generic drugs for both companion and livestock animals. We are committed to making daily life healthier and less stressful for both animals and the people who care for them.

We produce and distribute over 300 veterinary medicines and are present in over 100 markets around the world servicing the needs of our customers in both the companion animal and livestock sectors. Our manufacturing and supply chain operations are located in France and Belgium.

Animal health is a diverse team of over 300 professionals, based in 13 countries across Europe and Vietnam. We operate as one unified team, bringing together expertise from various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, R&D, Quality Management, HR, Finance, and IT. The Animal Health culture that we foster is one of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and challenge the status quo. We aim to prioritize the customer and work together toward shared goals.

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well‑being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.