GL Accountant

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GL ACCOUNTANT

The GL Accountant's primary responsibility is to apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Responsible for accounting requirements for assigned areas to be completed timely and accurately. Perform the respective analysis and follow up with the countries on issues, items to be resolved in relation with the General Ledger accounting.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• 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
• Prepare accurate and robust monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, including analyses for balance sheet reviews
• Prepare accurate journal entries in a timely manner
• Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues and Regional Financial Reporting and Accounting. 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 impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions and activity from other functional departments
• Regular run of product costing for multiple EMEA markets
• Understand the product cost master data setup including all the attributes (Transfer price TP, price condition, purchase info records, 3rd pty freight, customs, other fees etc.)
• Ensure best practices are established across the markets and efficiencies gained
• Ensure all activities are performed in a compliant way that supports RCM controls
• Perform compliance controls in relation to the Financial accounting including documentation of approvals, sample checks
• Provide analysis and comments on variances for month-end financial reports
• 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 impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions and activity from other functional departments. Provide audit support through data/documentation gathering

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent experience
• About 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience working with shared services is preferred
• Very good command of English
• Ability to apply accounting practices
• Very good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in strict deadlines
• Positive attitude with a focus on continuous process improvement

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: 

• Opportunity to join growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company
• Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team
• Individual career development plan and possible career growth within newly created account
• Very best working environment for our employees – Alcon Polska has been recognized as a Top Employer for the two years in a row
• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world
• Attractive benefits package (private medical care, group insurance, lunch card, transportation allowance, pension plan, Multisport/cultural card, Alcon products for you and your significant other)
• Attractive compensation package (including bonus scheme)
• Flexible hours and hybrid work model (3/2/weekly)

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