Product Costing and Accounting Specialist

MX06 (FCRS = MX006) Novartis Farmacéutica S.A. de C.V.; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Product Costing and Accounting Specialist based in Mexico City to coordinate costing, inventory and accounting activities across Latin America and Canada. You will work with finance leaders to deliver timely reporting, support SAP processes, and improve financial operations.

The role requires a degree in accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. English proficiency and cross-country collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Experience in financial operations, product costing, inventory accounting, or general accounting.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial and management reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial information, understand value drivers, and deliver timely insights.
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence key partners.
• Professional English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product costing and accounting processes across Canada and Latin America regions.
• Maintain accurate cost and inventory records while delivering timely financial analysis and obsolete inventory reporting.
• Support general ledger activities, internal reporting, statutory accounts, tax information, and financial consolidation requirements.
• Provide first-line SAP support and contribute to Financial Reporting and Accounting projects and process improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Mexico City, Mexico Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support:

Ready to turn product cost and inventory data into insights that strengthen financial decisions? As a Product Costing and Accounting Specialist, you will coordinate and support product costing and accounting activities across Canada and Latin America regions. You will work closely with Finance leaders and business partners to maintain accurate cost and inventory information, deliver timely reporting, support SAP-related processes, and identify opportunities to improve financial operations. This role offers the opportunity to combine accounting expertise, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to improve service quality and business outcomes.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate product costing and accounting processes across Canada and Latin America regions.
• Maintain accurate cost and inventory records while delivering timely financial analysis and obsolete inventory reporting.
• Support general ledger activities, internal reporting, statutory accounts, tax information, and financial consolidation requirements.
• Provide first-line SAP support and contribute to Financial Reporting and Accounting projects and process improvements.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting.
• Relevant experience executing financial operations, product costing, inventory accounting, or general accounting processes.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial and management reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial information, understand value drivers, and deliver accurate, timely insights.
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence key partners.
• Professional English proficiency and the ability to collaborate across countries and functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, with a strong focus on data analysis, financial insights, and decision-making.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience using SAP for product costing, inventory accounting, or related financial processes.
• Experience supporting process optimization, resource allocation, or regional Finance projects.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please inform the recruitment team so appropriate support can be provided.

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Skills Desired

• Building High Performance Team
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management Reporting
• Key Driver Analysis (KDA)
• People Development
• Process Optimization
• Resource Allocation
• Stakeholder Influence

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