General Accountant – UK/CH

Job description

Job Description

Scope:
Provide accounting and closing skills to ensure accurate accounts and timely reporting of Alcon. Ensure high quality of financial data and guarantee compliance to Group and BU Reporting standards as well as statutory requirements. Business partner with designated Local Business Units to ensure that business objectives are met through provision of timely, accurate and relevant financial information.

Major Accountabilities:
• Accounting & Reporting Support preparation of monthly financial closing according to IFRS and local legal requirements including the financial reporting in the Novartis Reporting software FCRS
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of adequate accounting records to meet local legal requirements and Novartis required standards
• Adoption of new accounting standards and new requirements according to the Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM)
• Coordination with Novartis stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data (Local Finance organization, NVS Consolidation and Reporting team, Group treasury, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Full balance sheet accounts reconciliations and balance sheet reviews with local and divisional stakeholders as well as ensure timely cleanup of overdue items
• Deal under control with tax advisors and tax authorities to handle tax requirements such as VAT, etc. Preparation and processing of General Ledger transactions
• Update daily sales reports Compliance and Internal Control
• Maintain a “strong and no exception” control environment
• Assist with specific tax, compliance and audit reporting processes and for the entity, providing necessary data to internal and external authorities, and acting as a FSC point of contact for stakeholders for questions about reporting and/or compliance processes or results
• Ensure compliance with the Novartis Financial Control Manual and SOX 404 through maintenance of relevant FRA internal controls, reconciliations, documentation management (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Setup/maintenance of the local chart of accounts/master data and cost center hierarchy in the ERP system SAP in collaboration with the affiliate and the GL Manager
• Support finance related process changes to achieve best practice by proactively identifying gaps to standards, initiating and formulating change projects with IT and Finance management
• Support FRA initiatives and projects led by other departments or sites
• Cooperation with other business units in driving X-Bus efficiencies and standardization
Position Title

General Accountant – UK/CH

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Your profile:
• Accounting/ Economics diploma or degree.
• Basic Statutory knowledge of Local GAAP.
• Fluent in English (and local language), both written and spoken.
• 3-5 years’ experience in accounting department, basic knowledge and practice of IFRS, basic knowledge of local tax (Income tax/VAT), knowledge of SAP, good communication skills.
Job Type

Full Time
Country

Switzerland
Work Location

Fribourg
Functional Area

Audit & Finance
Division

NBS
Business Unit

FRA Operations NBS
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

ALCON PH LTD CHE