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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 key projects at country or BU level.
Qualifications:University level degree in Finance/Accounting or any related field.
Fluent in English both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.
Other languages are a plus.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, with good functional exposure to finance processes (R2R, Financial Compliance and Control, Management Reporting, Technical Accounting).
Previous experience within financial shared service centers is desirable.
Conceptual thinking and ability to align specific functional requirements with the overall finance strategy.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national organization.
Previous experience working in projects to drive performance improvements with a good track record of stakeholder management skills.
Why Novartis:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Company Overview:With approximately 100,000 associates in 140 countries worldwide, Novartis associates share a vision of a better today and tomorrow for patients – a vision that drives our growth and success.
The greatest job satisfaction for our associates is the knowledge that they improve the quality of life for patients with increasing precision and efficiency through breakthrough science and innovation.
Our performance-oriented culture and responsible approach attract top experts in all areas – research and development, marketing and sales, finance, and administration.
Our talented associates have made us a global leader in healthcare.
Novartis is committed to rewarding the people who invest ideas and work in our company.#J-18808-Ljbffr