Job Description SummaryTo provide expert advice to superiors for a sub-area within FSC and related key activities; to ensure compliance with external and internal accounting reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Work with direct managers to support financial activities, decision making and general projects.Provide timely, proactive support on the general ledger.Maintain accurate and timely fixed asset information in the fixed asset register including assets under construction and depreciation calculations.Prepare analysis or reporting with particular emphasis on accuracy, compliance and timeliness of data provided (i.E.: reports on profit and loss activity).Provide all data needed for internal (Financial Consolidation and Reporting System) and external reporting (including statutory accounts, national statistics and tax information) in a timely and accurate manner.Provide 'first line support' on SAP issues including fixed assets, cash and general ledger.Contribute to key projects at country or BU level.Report technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.Distribute marketing samples (where applicable).Minimum Requirements:University Degree in Economics or Business Administration, systems engineering, information technology, computer science or equivalent.Some years of relevant experience.Experience with Master Data.SAP knowledge.Familiarization with SAP MDG.Good communication skills, leadership exposure.Previous experience with operations of financial shared services.Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Skills Desired: Compliance And Controls, Continuous Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Embracing Change, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, Rapid Problem Solving, Resilience, Tax#J-18808-Ljbffr