R2R Sen Manager APL, Corporate entities

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The role is a leadership position that is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports including technical accounting matters, month-end closings, balance sheet review / reconciliation, financial controls, process design /improvement, and liaison with internal and external auditors.Main Accountabilities:

• Operational oversight of FRA operations for assigned company code(s) and responsible for providing services at expected levels with a clear customer focus.
• Provides functional guidance to team members and finance / business partners
• Interact proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Accounting Manual. Proactively communicate variances to Senior Management/ business by detailing key drivers leading to deviations
• Manage the completion and review monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations ensuring they are robust and balances are accurately stated
• Responsible for the monthly closing process for company code(s)
• Ongoing process improvements made through the month to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and address business / operational changes.
• Responsible for the delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets
• Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues, internal and external accounting authorities/auditors, and Regional/Global Financial Reporting and Accounting, Global Treasury and Global tax. Communication with these stakeholders is appropriate and timely when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise.
• Ensure all processes comply with Alcon standards and policies (i.e. global processes, Alcon Accounting Manual, Alcon Financial Controls Manual, Management Authorization Levels, etc.).
• Understand all impacts to the general ledger for assigned area(s) due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions including manufacturing, inventory and cost accounting, inter-company receivables and payables, cash activity and activity from other functional departments.
• Supervise and coach direct reports (10 or less) and create positive working environment, enhancing cross-training and employee development.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance required. Masters or Advanced degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
• CPA/Chartered Accountant strongly preferred
• 8+ years of accounting experience – public and industry preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS (GAAP), accounting and financial reporting requirements. Strong analytical skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Swiss Law and related accounting requirements to establish statutory financial statements
• Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting, auditing and financial process engineering, with record of strong control focus.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing and management skills
• Strong organizational skillset and detail oriented
• Proficient ERP knowledge (SAP)
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• 1-3 years’ experience working with shared services teams