Statutory and Technical Accounting Manager

• Lead end-to-end statutory audit activities across LACan countries, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Coordinate statutory financial statement preparation, audit planning, statutory amendments, and timely issuance of final audit reports
• Assess and monitor accounting treatment differences between IFRS and Local GAAP to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner closely with Tax, R2R, and Finance stakeholders to align tax accounting, deferred tax calculations, and statutory reporting requirements
• Perform statutory and tax ledger reconciliations and support compliance with local regulatory obligations
• Prepare and review Accounting Position Papers (APPs) and Accounting
• Position Memos (APMs) in accordance with Novartis Accounting Manual guidance
• Provide technical accounting support to R2R teams and participate in closing, reporting, and regional financial review activities

Essential Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong experience in statutory reporting, technical accounting, external audit, or financial reporting within a multinational environment
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation, including experience assessing complex accounting transactions
• Experience partnering with external auditors, tax teams, and finance stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting matters
• Fluency in English with excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Requirements
 

• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting Latin American entities and working with SAP, reporting systems, financial consolidation tools, or Accounting Position Papers (APPs)

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

 

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

Accessibility and Accommodation

 

Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.mexico@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a tas.mexico@novartis.com y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje.

Why Novartis

 

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of passionate people collaborating, supporting one another, and driving innovation that changes patients' lives. At Novartis, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help reimagine medicine for millions of people around the world.