Job ID
REQ-10059736
August 12, 2025
Switzerland
Summary
We are a dedicated and high-performing team, united by a shared commitment to create significant value for Novartis.
Your role will involve ensuring adherence to the internal control framework specific to Novartis Treasury. You will be responsible for various reporting and accounting matters, including month-end closing, asset management performance, and reporting to various authorities (SNB, SIX, etc.). Additionally, you will oversee risk management with financial counterparties under applicable derivative regulation frameworks and the Novartis Treasury Guideline.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle various financial reporting and accounting matters, including preparation of journal entries, month-end closing activities, preparation of FCRS reporting schedules, SIX reporting, and contribution to Novartis' annual report, along with analysis of the Novartis Treasury cost center budget.
- Coordinate and support SOX404 Treasury Controls; assist in the Financial Control Cycle by maintaining the matrix, performing controls (reconciliations), testing controls, and following up on deficiencies or areas for improvement.
- Act as Business Service Owner for Middle Office systems (e.g., FIS Quantum, FactSet); ensure effective collaboration with external providers and Novartis Treasury IT. Monitor interfaces, maintain data quality, and develop new reporting and analysis capabilities with key stakeholders.
- Serve as a Business Partner for stakeholders utilizing Treasury systems and processes, such as Treasury Investment Management, Novartis Pension Fund 1, and Novartis Venture Fund. Provide performance and currency overlay reporting, conduct ad hoc analyses, and ensure complete and accurate reporting (including ESG reporting for Pension Fund 1). Responsible for various Risk Management activities, including adherence to counterparty credit limit framework and investment controlling, and risk identification (Early Warning Process). Ensure relevant agreements (ISDA, EMIR/FinMIA, LEI, etc.) with financial counterparties are managed, maintained, and regularly validated.
- Lead Middle Office projects, drive improvements, and contribute to Treasury initiatives.
Essential Criteria:
- Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of Financial Compliance & Controls.
- Sound knowledge of the Corporate Treasury or banking sector is a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in a similar Treasury, Accounting, and Tax role, preferably at a Big 4 audit firm.
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office (Excel), and familiarity with FIS Quantum is a benefit.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in German is a plus.
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Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We strive to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world, and we know that our success is driven by our people. Join us on this mission and be a part of something greater!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
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 strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Location and Additional Information
Division: Finance
Business Unit: Corporate
Location: Switzerland
Site: Basel (City)
Company / Legal Entity: C010 (FCRS = CH010) Novartis International AG
Functional Area: Audit & Finance
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No