The Accounting Manager is responsible for financial reporting and accounting for various Swiss-based Novartis legal entities, focusing primarily on statutory accounting (Swiss GAAP) and monthly financial reporting (FCRS). This role serves as a crucial resource for statutory accounting and collaborates closely with the NOCC, FRA R2R Swiss teams, Group/Swiss Tax, and various business units. Such collaboration ensures appropriate statutory accounting treatments and the preparation of year-end statements.
Moreover, the Accounting Manager will design, automate, and implement processes related to US tariffs documentation requirements for Finance, ensuring end-to-end service delivery. This position guarantees the quality and effectiveness of these processes by ensuring that systems, documentation, compliance, and reporting mechanisms are in place.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure complete and accurate accounting during the monthly close process and general ledger accounting activities throughout the month.
Provide input for the accounting of complex and specific transactions, including documentation in Accounting Position Papers (APPs).
Offer functional guidance from an accounting perspective for business transactions, proactively interacting within FRA/NOC and Divisions to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting.
Ensure high-quality and timely monthly (FCRS) reporting and prepare timely statutory reporting.
Manage the execution of strategies for the US tariff project, maintaining operational oversight to provide expected service levels with a clear customer focus.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any arising issues.
Lead and manage project teams to deliver projects successfully. Develop and implement project plans that include timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Ensure all processes, policies, and procedures are clearly defined and fully documented.
Assure compliance with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM), Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM), and regulatory requirements; ensure all processes and procedures are defined and documented in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Drive and monitor improvements to maintain a highly effective and efficient accounting and reporting process while identifying cost-reduction opportunities.
Contribute to global initiatives, such as the Global SAP S/HANA implementation Lean Digital Core (LDC).
Minimum Requirements
University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Chartered Accountant.
Preferred: Swiss Certified Public Accountant or Swiss Expert in Financial and Managerial Accounting and Reporting.
Overall relevant work experience of 5-8 years, with strong technical competence acquired in Audit and Financial Reporting & Accounting, including a minimum of 3 years at a Big 4 or in Public Accounting.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multinational organization.
Experience in managing projects that drive performance improvements.
Knowledge of IFRS and Swiss statutory reporting.
SAP skills.
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