This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis 

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! 

This role is offered through Magnit Global, who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

 Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on…

Job Purpose:

This position makes tactical use of strong Accounts Payable, systems and processes knowledge to proactively address any issues. AP Specialist acts as a SME hands on in the processing of invoices, resolution of unprocessed/unpaid items and team knowledge. This role requires a self-driven, resilient and motivated individual, with strong communication skills / intellectual curiosity and knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.

Major Accountabilities:

• Ensures proper and timely document management (e.g. validation and processing of invoices/Credit Notes and Down Payments)
• Timely resolution and follow up of invoices which have a quantity and price deviation, including debit balances recovery and unapplied cash
• Oversight of Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt and timely clearing of GRIR account
• Provides timely assistance and customer-oriented support for incoming queries and issues from Novartis stakeholders
• Interacts proactively with all necessary functional areas to ensure appropriate accounting and financial practices and reporting
• Support month-end closing activities
• Leading or supporting initiatives for Swiss entities ensuring adherence of P2P to global standards
• Proactively challenge the Status Quo, making fact based recommendations
• Ensure compliance with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM), the Novartis Financial Controls Manual, regulatory requirements and SOX 404 through maintenance of relevant FRA controls, reconciliations, management of documentation (Standard Operating Procedures, workflows), self-assessment and testing

Requirements:

• Fluent English; excellent command of at least 1 written/verbal business languages spoken in the markets of his/her responsibility: French / German
• Bachelor Degree or similar education in business administration / accounting.
• 5+ years of Financial Experience, preferably in a Shared Service Center environment
• SAP knowledge required (FI/MM)
• Ability in operating with all Novartis internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Show the appropriate sense of urgency around given tasks
• Invoice processing and validation
• Experience with ERP (SAP) and workflow management systems
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable, procurement, and supply chain processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Workload: 20 hours/week
Role type: Onsite
Required start date: 1 October 2026
Contract: 18 months

Why Novartis: 
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.