Summary
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
Prepare and support month/quarter/annual IFRS financial reports and analysis with particular emphasis on accuracy, compliance and timeliness of data provided
Actively support financial reporting (Financial Consolidation and Reporting System)
Act as a key point of contact and special matter expert for specific accounting related topics, policies, processes and SAP topics, to internal stakeholders and authorities/auditors
Support statutory French accounting and reporting as well as external audits (CAC)
Present financial reports to key stakeholders, including Country CFO, Financial Planning & Analysis team or Regional colleagues (whenever required)
Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented, in line with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM), Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM) and regulatory requirements. Ensures implementation of internal guidelines
Closely monitor changes in accounting standards and external requirements, timely react to these changes and initiate adequate process/system changes to ensure reporting compliance
Promote a strong control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures
Act as the sustainable back-up on key reporting areas wherever assigned by direct managers to ensure financial reporting continuity
Proactively challenge the status quo and comes up with fact-based recommendations
Support continuous improvements and changes towards efficient and effective processes
Minimum Requirements:
University degree in Economics/ Accounting/ Finance/ Business Administration and ideally “Diplôme d'Expertise Comptable” / preferred Big 4 audit background
French (fluent), English (fluent)
Several years of financial experience, with in-depth functional expertize
Strong experience in auditing, IFRS and French statutory accounting
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national organization
Previous experience in interacting with financial shared-service center
SAP knowledge
Experience of managing projects driving performance improvements (e.g. ERP implementation)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Prepare and support month/quarter/annual IFRS financial reports and analysis with particular emphasis on accuracy, compliance and timeliness of data provided
Actively support financial reporting (Financial Consolidation and Reporting System)
Act as a key point of contact and special matter expert for specific accounting related topics, policies, processes and SAP topics, to internal stakeholders and authorities/auditors
Support statutory French accounting and reporting as well as external audits (CAC)
Present financial reports to key stakeholders, including Country CFO, Financial Planning & Analysis team or Regional colleagues (whenever required)
Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented, in line with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM), Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM) and regulatory requirements. Ensures implementation of internal guidelines
Closely monitor changes in accounting standards and external requirements, timely react to these changes and initiate adequate process/system changes to ensure reporting compliance
Promote a strong control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures
Ability and interest to work closely with business colleagues in Division and interest to dive into and understand business topics
Actively manage and closely collaborate with local Accounting and Finance teams, regional Accounting Shared Service Center, Regional/ Global Technical Accounting and divisions to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting
Work with direct managers on any other assigned tasks/ projects (whenever required)
Act as the sustainable back-up on key reporting areas wherever assigned by direct managers to ensure financial reporting continuity
Minimum Requirements:
University degree in Economics/ Accounting/ Finance/ Business Administration and ideally “Diplôme d'Expertise Comptable” / preferred Big 4 audit background
French (fluent), English (fluent)
Several years of financial experience, with in-depth functional expertize
Strong experience in auditing, IFRS and French statutory accounting
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national organization
Previous experience in interacting with financial shared-service center
SAP knowledge
Experience of managing projects driving performance improvements (e.g. ERP implementation)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
You’ll receive:
Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Health insurance, annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.