Job Description SummaryTo provide expert advice to superiors for Financial Reporting & Accounting and manage the reporting and accounting requirements for the general ledger; to ensure compliance with external and internal accounting reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.Key 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 FRA 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 level degree in business Accounting/Finance.4+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable or analyst role.Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Experience with SAP, or comparable systems, preferred.English and Spanish (advanced).Good analytical skills and problem-solving ability.Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Skills Desired:Ability To Influence Key StakeholdersBuilding High Performance TeamCommunicationCritical ThinkingFinancial AccountingFinancial And Management ReportingProcess OptimizationResource AllocationUnderstanding Value DriversWorkforce Development#J-18808-Ljbffr