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ALAlcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Senior Associate, Accounting & reporting(m/w/x)

Freiburg
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
AI/ML

Managing inventory accounting for APL and affiliates, including complex calculations for APAC and Europe. Strong IFRS knowledge required. Workload and schedule management, career growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • MBA or professional certification (CPA, CMA) is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS
  • Familiarity with US GAAP and SOX is a plus
  • Experience in inventory accounting
  • Experience in HR/Employee Benefits accounting
  • Experience in CH payroll is a plus
  • Experience in multinational / complex matrix environments
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work with large datasets
  • Ability to leverage AI tools such as Copilot
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines
  • Strong organization skills
  • Strong prioritization skills
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • High ethical standards
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Audit background is a plus

Tasks

  • Manage inventory accounting for APL and affiliates
  • Handle complex inventory calculations for APAC and Europe
  • Report quarterly inventory outcomes to region heads
  • Conduct variance analysis and monthly reporting
  • Review inventory reconciliations and variances
  • Improve month-end closing processes
  • Support finance and systems projects
  • Collaborate with Global Supply Chain Finance and Operations
  • Maintain accurate schedules and procedures
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors
  • Coach and support junior team members
  • Manage payroll, STI, vacation, and social charges accounting
  • Support month-end close for HR accounting
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Analyze HR accounting fluctuations
  • Support Global Mobility and other HR initiatives
  • Address complex accounting topics
  • Participate in HR balance sheet reviews
  • Ensure IFRS compliance
  • Explain variances to senior management
  • Follow global standards and internal control frameworks
  • Resolve HR accounting issues
  • Ensure alignment with Alcon Accounting Manual and AFCM
  • Comply with SOX 404 and internal controls
  • Document and update HR and inventory accounting policies
  • Meet SLA/KPI targets
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Work closely with AGS& Fribourg R2R teams
  • Collaborate with Country Finance, HR global COE, and Supply Chain Finance
  • Provide expert support on accounting topics
  • Contribute to capability building within the CoE

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • IFRS
  • US GAAP
  • SOX
  • SAP
  • Excel
  • Alteryx
  • Power BI
  • Copilot

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Workload and schedule management

Informal Culture

  • Team collaboration

Career Advancement

  • Career growth opportunities
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