Country R2R Manager

Novartis Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a CPA or degree in Accounting/Finance with at least 8 years of experience in finance, particularly in Record to Report processes. Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and change management are essential. This role also emphasizes commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant or minimum degree in Accounting/Finance.
• At least 8 years of experience in Record to Report inclusive of other finance fields.
• Strong accounting background with good understanding of local regulations, tax, statutory & IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for FRA matters and covering finance services in line with local legislation.
• Lead engagement with country FRA Customer Board and manage risk.
• Assist FRA Head in delivering Finance and Reporting activities.

Skills

Strong accounting background

High mental agility

Interpersonal Savvy

Organizational Savvy

Change management leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

SAP knowledge

Collaboration

Driving through change

Education

Certified Public Accountant or min. degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accountable for FRA matters and covering finance services to support local legislation and statutory requirements, whilst ensuring quality of financial accounting and management information for internal/external reporting that includes holistic view of full BS / P&L and NFCM, including remediation actions where relevant.
• Technical / Complex Accounting items and working with the FRA Head, CFO & other functions to ensure complete significant contract identification & review. Ensure completeness of Accounting position paper (APP).
• Executive review of balance sheet reconciliations, engagement in WD2 closing meeting & quarterly BSR.
• Review monthly FCRS reports prior to CCFO/CFO approval.
• Coordinate with process teams at NGSCs for design, delivery and efficiency. Assist FRA head in delivering Finance and Reporting activities i.e Approvals for Master data, urgent / exceptional payment, cash flow monitoring, Credit management support, Pricing master and customer setup.
• Support Business Development and Licensing team in product pricing.
• Lead all engagement including country FRA Customer Board, sharing relevant issues with/and obtain feedback from/the CCFO and divisional Finance heads to ensure integration, effectiveness of service delivery, transformation programs and compliance.
• Pro-actively identify & manage risk, lead country change management for new processes, systems, business changes.
• Assist FRA Head for country operational and project teams to achieve country/region/global targets and effectively implement digital finance and process transformation.
• Managing local tax and statutory tasks as required in collaboration with NGSC.
• May be assigned to take care of projects initiated by the department from time to time.
• Ensure financial compliance/SOX 404 attestation by building/maintaining an appropriate control framework.
• Oversee relationships with internal and external auditors, supports FRA Ops FC&C in their review activity.

Essential Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant or min. degree in Accounting/Finance.
• At least 8 years of experience in Record to Report inclusive of other finance fields.
• Strong accounting background with good understanding of local regulations, tax, statutory & IFRS.
• High mental agility.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Works well with diverse groups of people, handles conflict situations effectively and builds informal relationships.
• Organizational Savvy: Manages and communicates effectively with different audiences using compelling arguments and maneuvers comfortably through people related organizational dynamics.
• Change (management) leadership: Quickly adapts to match shifting demands of different situations and operates effectively during times of uncertainty.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engages, influences, aligns and leads internal and/or external stakeholders.
• SAP knowledge, Automation, Influencing and collaborating, Driving through change for business and people.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

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