Responsible for general accounting functions of moderate to high complexity, with emphasis on day-to-day accounting transactions, reconciliations, Customer Invoicing and project accounting.
About the RoleKey Responsibilities: Interact with functional areas in various Divisions to support appropriate accounting and financial reporting.Prepare monthly / quarterly journal entries.Prepare monthly account analyses and account reconciliations.Support the month-end financial closing and reporting process.Support timeliness of reporting as well as compliance with Novartis standards and policies (i.e. global processes, Novartis Accounting Manual, Novartis Financial Controls Manual, Management Authorization Levels, etc.).Support continual improvement and modifications to templates/processes throughout the month to increase efficiency and address changes due to new or altered internal or external reporting requirements.Collaborate with key stakeholders, including divisional business colleagues, both internal and external accounting authorities/auditors, and Division and Group Financial Reporting and Accounting, as well as communicating with these stakeholders when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise.Role model a work style that displays innovation, quality, collaboration, performance, courage, and integrity.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA with Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred.3-5 years related experience; public company preferred.Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting theory.Experience in the healthcare or life science industries is preferred.Able to multitask in a growing, dynamic environment.Experience with SAP, or comparable systems, preferred.System implementation experience is a plus.Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
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