Senior GL Accountant

Job title:

Senior GL Accountant

Company:

Alcon

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.SENIOR GL ACCOUNTANTThe role of the Senior GL accountant reports to the GL Manager in the AGS Warsaw center. The GL Accountant` s primary responsibility is to apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Responsible for accounting requirements for assigned areas to be completed timely and accurately. Perform the respective analysis and follow up with the countries on issues, items to be resolved in relation with the General Ledger accounting.In this role, a typical day will include:

• Drives proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Manual of Accounting (AMA) and local legal requirements

• Prepare accurate and robust monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, including analyses for balance sheet reviews

• Prepare accurate journal entries in a timely manner

• Ensure adequate booking of the payroll and participate to discussion with HR officers to appropriately record FTE related provisions.

• Ensure the revenue recognition is in accordance with the IFRS / AMA requirements

• Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues and Regional Financial Reporting and Accounting. Communication with these stakeholders is appropriate and timely when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise.

• Understand impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions and activity from other functional departments

• Assist with specific tax, compliance and audit reporting processes and for the entity, providing necessary data to internal and external authorities. Acts as a SPOC on specific external audit areas and refers back to the GL manager when needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent experience
• Min. 3 years of relevant experience in GL area
• Experience working with shared services is preferred
• Very good command of English
• Ability to apply accounting practices
• Very good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in strict deadlines
• Positive attitude with a focus on continuous process improvement

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Opportunity to join growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company
• Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team
• Individual career development plan and possible career growth within newly created account
• Very best working environment for our employees – Alcon Polska has been recognized as a Top Employer for the two years in a row
• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world
• Attractive benefits package (private medical care, group insurance, lunch card, transportation allowance, pension plan, Multisport/cultural card, Alcon products for you and your significant other)
• Attractive compensation package (including bonus scheme)
• Flexible hours and hybrid work model (3/2/weekly)

Alcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:33:17 GMT

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