Country R2R Manager

Novartis Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Malaysia is looking for a finance manager to oversee financial compliance and statutory requirements, engage with stakeholders, and support business development activities. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant with strong accounting and interpersonal skills, capable of managing risks and leading changes effectively. This role is crucial for maintaining integrity and compliance within the organization.

Benefits

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with good understanding of local regulations and IFRS.
• High mental agility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial services to support local legislation and statutory requirements.
• Lead engagement including country FRA Customer Board.
• Coordinate with process teams for financial activities and efficiency.

Skills

Certified Public Accountant

Strong accounting background

Interpersonal skills

Change management leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

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
• Maybe assigned to take care of projects initiated by the department from time to time

Compliance :

• 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
• Ensure awareness and understanding of the Novartis Code of Conduct and other integrity and compliance guidelines and policies (BPO, Anti bribery, Conflicts of Interest, NP4 etc.)
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards in the industry and abide by the Novartis Code of Conduct and other integrity and compliance guidelines and policies. (BPO, Anti bribery, Conflicts of Interest, NP4, etc.).
• Report potential misconduct or violations to the Code of Conduct and other integrity and compliance guidelines to the Compliance Officer, HR, BPO.
• Ensure attendance and understanding of the mandatory and corporate trainings, i.e. Compliance and Code of Conduct Training, NP4, Adverse Event Reporting, BPO, Anti-Bribery, ER Process, Sourcing Procedure, Travel and Expense Guidelines, etc.)

People Management :

• She/he will also build and develop talent, and drive a continuous improvement mindset in the organization.

Education :

• Certified Public Accountant
• 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 build 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

Specialized Knowledge :

• 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.