Senior GL accountant

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SR GL ACCOUNTANT

The role of the GL accountant reports to the GL Manager in the AGS Warsaw center. 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:

Drives proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Manual of Accounting (AMA) and local legal requirements

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

Ensure adequate booking of the payroll and participate to discussion with HR officers to appropriately record FTE related provisions.

Ensure the revenue recognition is in accordance with the IFRS / AMA requirements

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.

Understand impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions and activity from other functional departments

Assist with specific tax compliance and audit reporting processes and for the entity providing necessary data to internal and external authorities. Acts as a SPOC on specific external audit areas and refers back to the GL manager when needed.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent experience

About 3 years of relevant experience in GL area

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:

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)

Hybrid work model (3/2/weekly)

Modern office with a lot of facilities inside located at NewCity building 15 Marynarska Street Warsaw

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