Summary
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Temporary 12 to 15 months contract
About the role:
We are seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst who will oversee the revenue recognition and financial reporting at Novartis. As part of the Canadian team, you will be responsible for ensuring proper general ledger and revenue accounting, as well as accurate and timely financial statements reporting, while collaborating with key stakeholders within the business.
This role will work directly with the Recording to Reporting team and reports to the Manager of Revenue Accounting and Financial Reporting.
About the Role
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries to ensure the proper recognition of revenue, with a main focus on accounting for revenue deductions
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for complex accounting topics (i.e. revenue deals, business development & licensing deals, leases, etc.) and ensure timely resolution and clean-up of overdue items identified
- Prepare month-end financial reporting schedules in accordance with IFRS and Novartis required standards
- Interact proactively with the finance team to ensure that appropriate accounting, financial reporting and settlement of revenue matters is accomplished
- Closely collaborate and provide support to the business on the accounting treatment of complex transactions to ensure accurate and complete financial information, including preparation of technical accounting position papers
- Provide support to the business for ad hoc requests related to accounting
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential:
- CPA Designation
- 2 - 4 years accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and their application
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented with an ability to work under tight deadlines
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- French and English mandatory (spoken and written)
Desirable:
- Experience with SAP, an asset
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