Senior Accountant Product Cost Accounting

Key Responsibilities:

• The role requires strong working relationship with FRA accounting and reporting team, Divisional finance, supply chain, demand planning, and the NTO finance organization of the assigned divisions.
• Provide support to related functional areas of the division to ensure appropriate inventory accounting and financial reporting is accomplished.
• Provide support to ongoing inventory accounting and period end financial reporting in compliance with IFRS/GAAP including accurate completion of reporting packages as well as continuous inventory process improvements and implementing any changes in reporting requirements.
• Prepare balance Sheet reconciliations and analysis (Perpetual Inventory, Inventory provisions, Goods in transit, Goods Received/ Invoice received etc.)
• Perform Novartis Product Margin Reporting Reconciliation and analysis.
• Month end financial closing and reporting process.
• Provide support for to drive operational excellence with full alignment with all Novartis business compliances and audit requirements.
• Responsible for delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets for the inventory accounting function.
• Ensure all process performed comply with Novartis Standards and policies (i.e. global processes, Novartis accounting manual, Novartis financial controls Manual, Management authorization levels etc.)
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including cross-divisional business colleagues, both internal and external accounting authorities/ auditors, and division and group financial reporting and Accounting.

Essential Requirements:

• Minnimum 3 years of Accounting Experience (5 years preferred)
• Expert Microsoft Excel experience
• Inventory Accounting experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $70,000 and $130,000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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