Record to report manager canada & employee benefits
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 fra process/ area/ technology.
key responsibilities:
* ensure the operational conversion of strategic finance objectives within a specific business area and oversee the performance and development of a small team of fra specialists.
* ensure the integrity, viability and interoperability of financial reporting processes and systems (reals, budgets and latest estimates), including tax data, inventory, corporate control, payments and purchases.
* manage and operate basic reporting processes for real facts and forecasts with agreed quality and fast near deadlines.
* provide timely and accurate financial accountability and data services, including fixed assets, cash and working money activities and resales; ensure that appropriate information is provided to relevant external individuals and agencies.
* manage audit reporting processes and assist in compliance with various tax reports (i.e. Vat, corporate tax, employee tax); provide necessary data to internal and external authorities.
* manage and automate the provision of routine information to local users from sap and bw and perform super user responsibilities for finance and controls modules in sap.
* notification of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
* distribution of marketing samples (where applicable).
essential requirements:
education: university level degree in business administration/ economics/finance or chartered accountant / mba desirable.
languages: english required.
experience: 8-10 years of experience.
skills: proven record of successfully managing projects driving performance (e.g. Erp implementation). Excellent communication skills, leadership exposure. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization. Pmp / lean six sigma certified.
skills desired:
ability to influence key stakeholders, building high performance team, communication, critical thinking, financial accounting, financial and management reporting, process optimization, resource allocation, understanding value drivers, workforce development.
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