Position Purpose From an operational perspective, the Statutory Reporting Centre of Excellence has several accounting responsibilities.
In particular, the group is responsible for end-to-end Local GAAP reporting activities, as well as a number of US GAAP related activities.
The Statutory CoE Accountant is an important member of a team primarily focused on the on-time and accurate completion of financial statements, audit delivery, statistical reporting and key GBS deliverables.Primary Responsibilities Prepare statutory financial statements in line with local requirements.Prepare audit deliverables for KPMG GFS, KPMG Market and Internal AuditWork with KPMG to ensure timely & satisfactory completion of audits under Local GAAPMaintain Local GAAP ledgers ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate mannerPrepare US GAAP quarterly controls, including post submissions analytics.Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in market finance and GBS.Act as a first point of contact for key stakeholders, both internally and with external parties such as KPMG Support implementation of new business technology and reporting tools around financial statement preparationContribute to team effort and assist other colleagues as needed.
Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on local accounting issues arisingEnsure adherence to controls and a robust control culture.Identify opportunities for process continuous improvement and implement solutions.Support departmental, ad hoc and other projects as required.Education, Skills and ExperienceUniversity Degree in Business, Finance, or AccountingQualified Accountant or equivalent Knowledge and practical experience of Local and US GAAPs preferred.Minimum 3+ years of related accounting experience required.Experience in a shared services/multinational environment preferred.Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills a prerequisiteAbility to work independently, under pressure and handle conflicting priorities.
SAP experience preferred.Proficiency in PC skills (inc. Word and Excel)Organizational relationshipsInternal GBS:Audit Coordination TeamInvoice to Pay TeamOrder to Cash TeamFixed Assets COEIntercompany COEInventory COETreasury COECash Management COETax TeamCorporate Reporting TeamExternal GBS:Market FinanceExternal and Internal AuditorsControllersGenpactEEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.Finance & Accounting
