Description Who We Are BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided

by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of

therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of

dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new

possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the

Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to

reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep

understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin

is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and

families around the world. About Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village

behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who

make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations. Senior Financial Accountant Fixed

Term Contract (Dublin/Hybrid) BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients

who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect

relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose,

progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that

are the first or best of their kind. Our desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is

committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard – so employees can thrive in all

areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower

people and to provide them with the ability to continuously learn and develop. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where

people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients. By providing a foundation for all operations company

wide, BioMarin’s General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to

patients who live with rare diseases. Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and

ethics, and information technology. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

BioMarin is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Accountant with solid experience in applying accepted accounting

principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely results and to ensure appropriate account

control procedures. This position will be a key member of a cross-functional, multi-national, accounting team responsible for

critical accounting areas, corporate & business accruals, and ad hoc reporting. This position supports the Finance Manager in

undertaking both regular and ad hoc financial reporting activities and will have significant interaction with finance management

and global accounting teams. Specifically, we are seeking an individual with the traits listed below: Motivated self-starter who

is detailed, results and process oriented. Organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining

high performance standards. Superior problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a highly visible,

deadline-oriented position and environment. Strong communication and people skills, comfortable working with a cross functional

and collaborative team and effectively able to deal with all levels of personnel. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for monthly,

quarterly, and annual corporate reporting under US GAAP (including account analysis & reconciliation and preparing inputs to month

end reports including financial analysis & commentary). Responsible for annual financial reporting to local statutory authorities

under IFRS and local GAAP. Reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP accounting. Detailed analytical review of financial data

and presenting to senior leadership on the financial performance of the entities. Review entity profitability monthly to

understand deviations and support Global Transfer Pricing team as required. Partnering with Financial Planning & Analysis and the

business to ensure correct goods receipting, substantiate accruals and to action any findings from accrual analytics. Other local

statutory reporting as required (e.g., statistical filings). Management of the yearend financial statement audits, working to key

deadline targets and reporting of progress to the co-ordination team Liaising with the Tax Team to support the corporate tax

filing process. Supporting the SOX audit process as required. Manage relationships with outsourced providers as required

(including auditors and outsourced accounting providers). Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and

innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient manner, in BioMarin we aim to work collaboratively sharing ideas and

supporting each other as necessary. Work closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, adhering to global deadlines.

Support project and continuous improvement tasks as required. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, queries and activities as

required. EXPERIENCE Minimum four years relevant experience in similar role is essential. Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS is

advantageous. Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls is desirable. Understanding of ERP systems, preferably SAP S4

Hanna. Strong technical accounting skills. Proven ability to develop effective working relationships. Results orientated,

flexible, resourceful, & self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables. EDUCATION Fully Qualified Accountant

(ACA or ACCA preferred) ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Heavy interaction with Finance Department management and staff, cost centre

managers and external auditors. Regular contact with Finance staff in Dublin, Cork, EMEA, Canada and the US. Note: This

description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the

general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated

against on the basis of disability. Ireland Safety Responsibility Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental

protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and

environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and

training.

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