Job Description

~~~Please note: 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 US 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

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Senior Accountant R2R Accounting & Reporting

The Senior Accountant R2R Accounting is a leadership position responsible for accounting and reporting activities across different Divisions in Novartis US.

The role requires strong working relationships with the FRA US teams, Group Reporting , third party vendors and other Functions.

Major Accountabilities
• Interact proactively with related functional areas to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting is accomplished.
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Analysis for various high risk, low risk general ledger accounts. Ensure accounts are fully reconciled with no aging items.
• Contribute to month-end financial closing and reporting process
• Ensure all key topics are raised proactively and aligned with stakeholders to minimize surprises
• Prepare manual journal entries.
• Drive automation and simplification across accounting tasks.
• Ensure all processes performed comply with Novartis standards and policies (i.e. global processes, Novartis Accounting Manual, Novartis Financial Controls Manual, Management Authorization Levels, etc.).
• Maintain an appropriate standard of technical competence
• Demonstrated ability to improve routine and repetitive tasks to improve process speed and or accuracy
• Ability to take or learn new tasks to support a fully cross trained team
• Proficiency in Excel and Alteryx expertise desirable.
• Ability to develop leadership skills to reach next level in the organization in the medium term

This role will work closely with broader Accounting and Reporting team to ensure accurate month end reporting, controls compliance, coordination of close process and preparation of materials for review of financials with management.

Education:
 University level degree in Accounting and/or Finance / MBA desirable
 Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CMA, or Chartered Accountant

Experience:
- 3+ years of Financial experience, preferably in Big 4 public accounting, and/or the healthcare industry
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in accounting & reporting focused roles
- Good people skills, leadership exposure
- Strong communications skills
- Solid depth SAP knowledge preferred
-Strong analytics and process skills
-Alteryx knowledge desirable

Location: East Hanover, NJ Hybrid role (3 to 4 days a week)
Pay Rate: $60 - $90/hr based on experience and qualifications (W2 Only)
Contract: 8 months
Health, dental, vision, 401k

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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 [email protected].

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