Senior FRA Specialist Swiss Center

Job title: Senior FRA Specialist Swiss Center

Company: Novartis


Job description: Job Description Summary As a Senior FRA Specialist in the Swiss Center team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and compliance for Swiss legal entities. You will support Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including GL management, period-end closing, balance sheet reviews, and FCRS reporting, ensuring alignment with the Novartis Accounting Manual and local regulatory requirements.You will also contribute to the ongoing LDC (BDO responsible) migration to S/4 HANA, supporting data readiness, process alignment, and system transition activities.Job DescriptionYour key responsibilities:Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Execute and review journal entries, accruals, and provisions in SAP.Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with Blackline standards.Support period-end closing activities and reporting cycles.Collaborate with stakeholders in Basel and Prague to ensure timely and accurate financial submissions.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process harmonization across Swiss entities.Act as a subject matter expert for GL and R2R topics within the Swiss Center.Support the LDC (BDO responsible) migration to S/4 HANA, including testing, documentation, and knowledge transfer.Essential Requirements:University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting or R2R processes.Strong knowledge of IFRS and Swiss GAAP is a plus.Proficiency in SAP and FCRS; experience with Blackline is an advantage.Previous experience with S/4 HANA or LDC migration is a strong plus.Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills in English; German is a plusDesirable requirements:Good people skills, leadership exposureStrong communication, time-managing and organizing skillsYou’ll receive:Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Shares Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services:Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Building Effective Teams, Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Understanding Value Drivers

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Location: Praha

Job date: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:56:39 GMT

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