Band
Level 5
Job Description Summary
We’re a dedicated and high-performing team, united by a shared commitment to create significant value for Novartis.You will be responsible for ensuring the adherence to the internal control framework (specific for Novartis Treasury) and will be responsible for various reporting and accounting matters, including month-end closing, asset management performance and reporting to various authorities (SNB, SIX, etc.). In addition, you will be accountable for the risk management with financial counterparties under the applicable derivative regulation frameworks and the Novartis Treasury Guideline.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for various (financial) reporting and accounting matters, including preparation of journal entries, month-end closing activities, preparation of FCRS reporting schedules, SIX reporting, contribution to Novartis annual report and analysis of Novartis Treasury cost center budget.
Coordination and support in SOX404 Treasury Controls; support Financial Control Cycle, maintain matrix, perform controls (reconciliations), controls testing and follow up on deficiencies / improvement areas.
Business Service Owner of Middle Office systems (e.g., FIS Quantum, FactSet); Ensure good collaboration with external providers and Novartis Treasury IT. Monitor interfaces, ensure data quality, develop new reporting and analysis capabilities together with key stakeholders.
Business Partner for key stakeholders that use Treasury systems and processes, for example Treasury Investment Management / Novartis Pension Fund 1 and Novartis Venture Fund and NIBR. Provide performance and currency overlay reporting, perform ad hoc analyses, ensure complete & accurate reporting (including ESG reporting for Pension Fund 1). Responsible for various Risk Management activities, such as adherence to counterparty credit limit framework and investment controlling, risk identification / indication (“Early Warning Process”). Ensure relevant agreements (ISDA, EMIR/FinMIA, LEI, etc.) with financial counterparties are in place, maintained in a database and regularly monitored for validity.
Lead Middle Office projects, drive improvements and contribute to Treasury initiatives.
Essential Criteria:
Master or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or equivalent
Strong understanding of Financial Compliance & Controls
Sound knowledge of Corporate Treasury or banking sector is a strong plus.
Proven experience in similar Treasury, Accounting and Tax role preferable at a “Big 4” audit firm
Good SAP and MS Office (Excel) skills, knowledge of FIS Quantum is a benefit.
Fluent in English, German is a plus
Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential
Skills Desired
Compliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, E2E Process View, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Rapid Problem Solving, Tax, Treasury
