Sr. Associate, Accounting & Reporting

C220 Alcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd Company; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a Sr. Associate in Accounting & Reporting to ensure accurate financial data and compliance with reporting standards. This role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining accounting records, and collaborating across business units to drive efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, proficiency in SAP, and a solid understanding of IFRS and local GAAP. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients and customers, and enjoy opportunities for focused growth and development.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of accounting experience with knowledge of IFRS and local tax.
• Fluency in English required; local language proficiency is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support monthly financial closing and reporting according to IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with financial control manual and SOX 404.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

IFRS

SAP

Local GAAP

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

FCRS Reporting Software

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

The Sr. Associate, Accounting & Reporting provides accounting and closing skills to ensure accurate accounts and timely reporting of Alcon; ensures high quality of financial data and guarantees compliance with Group and Business Unit Reporting Standards as well as statutory requirements; business partners with designated Local Business Units to ensure that business objectives are met through the provision of timely, accurate, and relevant financial information.

In this role, a typical day will include :

Accounting & Reporting

1. Support preparation of monthly financial closing according to IFRS and local legal requirements, including financial reporting in the Alcon Reporting software FCRS.
2. Support preparation of monthly financial reporting tool (APMR).
3. Ensure the creation and maintenance of adequate accounting records to meet local legal requirements and Alcon standards.
4. Adopt new accounting standards and requirements according to the Alcon Manual of Accounting (AMA).
5. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data (Local Finance, Consolidation and Reporting team, Group treasury, Supply Chain, etc.).
6. Perform full balance sheet account reconciliations and reviews with stakeholders, ensuring timely cleanup of overdue items.
7. Handle tax requirements such as VAT in coordination with tax advisors and authorities.
8. Prepare and process General Ledger transactions.

Compliance and Internal Control

1. Maintain a strong control environment with no exceptions.
2. Assist with tax, compliance, and audit reporting processes, providing data to authorities, and act as a point of contact for reporting or compliance questions.
3. Ensure compliance with the Alcon Financial Control Manual and SOX 404, maintaining relevant internal controls and documentation.
4. Set up and maintain the local chart of accounts and master data in SAP in collaboration with the affiliate and GL Manager.
5. Support process improvements and change projects to align with best practices.

Change Management / Projects

1. Support FRA initiatives and projects led by other departments or sites.
2. Collaborate across business units to drive efficiencies and standardization.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON :

1. Basic knowledge of Local GAAP.
2. Fluency in English (and ideally the local language), both written and spoken.
3. 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, with basic IFRS knowledge, local tax knowledge (Income tax / VAT), SAP proficiency, and good communication skills.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON :

1. Manage your workload and schedule while achieving targets.
2. Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings.
3. Enjoy focused growth and development opportunities to advance your career.