Job Description Summary
Financial Reporting & Accounting Specialist (FRA) manages the General Ledger Accounting and reporting systems, enabling the execution of quality services. This role performs monthly/quarterly/annual closing (IFRS and Statutory), financial reporting, audit handling, tax filing, and build strong internal controls.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and Novartis standards
Prepare statutory financial statements in compliance with Japan GAAP and the Companies Act
Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial accounting and reporting activities
Support corporate tax and indirect tax filings, and coordinate responses to tax authority audits
Maintain strong financial controls in line with the Novartis Financial Control Manual (NFCM)
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and governance standards
Operational Excellence & Business Partnership
Deliver reliable accounting and reporting services aligned with business and organizational requirements
Drive process stabilization, standardization, and continuous improvement in partnership with global finance teams and NOCC Kuala Lumpur
Participate in cross-functional projects, including digitalization and finance transformation initiatives
Provide accounting expertise and operational insights to business stakeholders, including CFO and BPA teams
Support strategic objectives through data-driven financial analysis and recommendations
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Engage with local, regional, and global stakeholders across Finance and business functions
Foster effective partnerships in a multicultural and matrix organization
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above
Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (written and spoken)
Solid experience in financial accounting and reporting
Experience with tax filing, statutory reporting, and internal controls
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
SAP experience or equivalent ERP knowledge
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing tax audits and regulatory compliance matters
Experience leading projects, process improvement, or finance transformation initiatives
Knowledge of IFRS and Japan GAAP
Pharmaceutical or multinational company experience
主な業務内容
財務報告・会計業務
税務・コンプライアンス
業務改善・プロジェクト推進
応募資格
必須要件
このポジションの魅力
Benefits and Rewards
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