The Novartis has invited applications from eligible candidate who is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports including selecting technical accounting matters, month-end closings, balance sheet review/reconciliation, financial controls and liaison with internal and external auditors.
The Novartis was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz and has a rich history spanning over 200 years. Novartis apply our expertise in science and innovation to society’s biggest health challenges. Responsibility is a core part of their business strategy.
Job Description
The role is a leadership position that is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports including selecting technical accounting matters, month-end closings, balance sheet review/reconciliation, financial controls, and liaison with internal and external auditors.
People Management:
- Role model a leadership style which is inclusive, proactive, respectful and results-driven in alignment with Alcon’s Values & Behaviors·
- Manage a diverse team to deliver a high-performing organization and drive improvements/standard solutions while driving a high degree of collaboration·
- Build and strengthen the capabilities of the team by identifying, deploying, developing, and overseeing talent within the team.
Delivering Results Through Team:
- Ensures through the team that reconciliations are complete for matching of system reports to balances and that the right cost centers are charged·
- Ensures the completeness of teams work and manages all escalations· Completes all people processes and maintains high engagement levels in the team· Provides the right career progression to all associates·Management reporting as necessary Compliance ·
- Ensure application of agreed control procedures and actively support to deliver SOX certification ·
- Promote a strong and control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures
Daily Responsibilities:
- Interact proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Accounting Manual ·
- Manage the completion and review monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations ensuring they are robust and balances are accurately stated·
- Manage the monthly closing process for assigned area(s)·Ongoing process improvements made through the month to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and address business / operational changes.
- Responsible for the delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets for assigned area(s)Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues, internal and external accounting authorities/auditors, and Regional/Global Financial Reporting and Accounting.
- Communication with these stakeholders is appropriate and timely when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise.
- Ensure all processes comply with Alcon standards and policies (i.e. global processes, Alcon Accounting Manual, Alcon Financial Controls Manual, Management Authorization Levels, etc.).Understand all impacts to the general ledger for assigned area(s) due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions including manufacturing, inventory and cost accounting, intercompany receivables and payables, cash activity and activity from other functional departments.
Minimum requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance required.
- Masters or Advanced degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred ·
- CPA/Chartered Accountant strongly preferred English 6+ years of accounting experience – public and industry preferred ·
- Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS (GAAP), accounting, and financial reporting requirements. Strong analytical skills.
- Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting, auditing and financial process engineering, with a record of strong control focus ·
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing and management skills · Proficient ERP knowledge (SAP, JDE) ·
- Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) · Experience working with shared services teams preferred
Work Location:
Bangalore, India
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