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! 

 Novartis partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com 

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

Major accountabilities: 

• Manage the execution of regional / global accounting strategies and standards for own part of the organization & oversee the management and development of teams of experienced FRA professionals -Manage the budgeting process, ensure that budgets and Latest Estimates (LEs) are developed, monitored and updated as appropriate and prepare various high level management reports on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
• Lead the development and implementation of financial reporting processes and systems across the Region, including tax, inventory, corporate-control, payment and purchasing data and manage large-scale business process change initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of risk management processes (e.g. early identification of potential impairment issues or P&L impact of changes in accounting standards) and ensure existence and use of adequate risk management tools.
• Lead the business in managing performance in FRA, monitor business performance against set objectives and take corrective measures, as required.
• Manage the preparation and communication related to external and internal auditors meetings in order to ensure a smooth and efficient relationship.
• Ensure compliance of daily accounting procedures, develop and support standardized reporting processes and present focused analysis of financial information (monthly, quarterly and annual data) in accordance with business needs.
• Manage the correct and timely implementation of Financial, Reporting and Accounting processes, standards and policies (i.e.: Tax policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) Act and Novartis Financial Control Manual (NFCM)) and ensure adherence / compliance thereof.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Requirements: 

Work Experience: 

• 2-6 years of experience in financial consolidation, financial reporting or audit/advisory experience within a Big 4 company.
• People Leadership.
• Project Management.
• Operations Management and Execution.

Skills: 

• Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders.
• Building Effective Teams.
• Compliance And Controls.
• Critical Thinking.
• E2E Process View.
• Financial Accounting.
• Financial And Management Reporting.
• Resilience.
• Tax.
• Understanding Value Drivers.
• English speaker

Workload: 40 hours per week
Estimated start date: must be available within the next 3 months and within short notice

Why Novartis:  Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

Join our Novartis Network:  If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network 

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