\\nJob Description

Location: Basel, Switzerland

This position makes tactical use of strong Accounts Payable, systems and processes knowledge to proactively address any issues. Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist acts as a SME hands on in the processing of invoices, resolution of unprocessed/unpaid items and team knowledge. This role requires a self-driven, resilient and motivated individual, with strong communication skills / intellectual curiosity and knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.

Major accountabilities:

• Ensures proper and timely document management (e.g. validation and processing of invoices/Credit Notes and Down Payments)
• Timely resolution and follow up of invoices which have a quantity and price deviation, including debit balances recovery and unapplied cash
• Oversight of Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt and timely clearing of GRIR account
• Provides timely assistance and customer-oriented support for incoming queries and issues from Novartis stakeholders
• Interacts proactively with all necessary functional areas to ensure appropriate ac-counting and financial practices and reporting
• Ensures compliance with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM), Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM) and regulatory requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor\\\'s Degree, Chartered Accountant or similar qualification
• Excellent English (both written and spoken)
• Some years of Financial Experience, preferably in a Shared Service Center environment
• SAP knowledge required (FI/MM)
• Ability in operating with all Novartis internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Show the appropriate sense of urgency around given tasks

Nice to have:

• German language (spoken and written),

Swiss-German, knowledge of another language (French and/or Italian) is an advantage

Why consider Novartis?

236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we\\\'re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people\\\'s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what\\\'s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world\\\'s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

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If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:

https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Functional Area

Audit & Finance

Division

Finance

Business Unit

Global Finance

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

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