FC&C Manager

Novartis; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee critical compliance and financial activities. This role involves managing NFCM-related activities, ensuring adherence to regulations, and providing expert advice to enhance financial processes. You will be responsible for stakeholder management and operational oversight, ensuring services meet expected levels. If you have a strong financial background and thrive in a multi-national environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative setting, dedicated to improving lives through science.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of financial experience with strong accounting standards.
• Professional certification in internal/external audit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NFCM activities ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage project progress and set objectives for the compliance team.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

• To support the business within a country with complex analysis, reporting, forecasts etc. (typically very large to large revenue) and provide expert advice within a core FSC process/ area/ technology.

About The Role

Major accountabilities:

• The FC&C Manager has the oversight of NFCM related activities (internal and outsourced) for the country. This includes awareness of internal and external regulations (incl. SOX requirements) to comply with. Ensure SOX 404 sign-off by NOCC KL/country management without significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. Provide deliverables according to NFCM schedule and coordinate with NOCC, Divisions and Outsourcing providers (O&O) on establishing and maintaining an adequate control environment. Follow and implement global finance process improvement initiatives, sharing leading practices.
• Manages transitions and critical deliverables as well as final sign-off on readiness assessment. Monitors and manages project progress.
• Sets objectives for compliance team, ensuring alignment with NOCC strategy and communicate to all staff and key customers.
• Operational oversight to provide services at expected levels with a clear customer focus.
• Provides functional advice to the compliance team.
• Ensure two-way communication with key stakeholders to ensure integration, efficiency/effectiveness of the compliance delivery across all countries. Liaison with stakeholders, including CFOs, IA, ext. Audit and Financial Controls, Systems & Governance (FCSG). Provide all required NFCM deliverables according to the communicated schedule. Liaison/coordination with Divisions and O&O, including obtaining/providing sub-certifications, testing etc. Stakeholder management in country, NOCC and Global/ Regional to ensure adequate buy-in for initiatives and projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent.
• Professional certification or experience with controls (internal/external audit) will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must have at least 8 - 10 years of financial experience and strong in accounting standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization. Multiple country experience is preferable.
• Previous experience in managing Financial Services and International statutory submission with SAP knowledge.
• Candidate with experience in Pharmaceutical or FMCG will have an added advantage.
• Candidate that has experience with companies listed in the US stock market have an added advantage.

Languages

• English.

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