• 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.
• Provides ‘first line support’ on SAP issues including fixed assets, cash and general ledger.
• Contribute to FRA projects at country or BU level.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; subject area in Accounting; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• 6+ years of relevant finance/business experience
• Professional level of English and Spanish both written & spoken
• Excellent interpersonal & influencing skills with proven ability to build strong relationships
• Highly motivated self-starter with a willingness to assume responsibility & challenge the status quo
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• High competencies in stakeholder management