Record to Report Lead
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: Cairo Egypt
Relocation Support: This role is based in Cairo Egypt. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Step into a role where your expertise shapes the financial backbone of the organization. As Record to Report Lead you will take end-to-end ownership of core accounting and reporting activities ensuring accuracy compliance and timely insights that support confident decision-making. Leading a high-performing R2R team you will partner closely with Marketing and senior leaders drive continuous process improvement and strengthen financial governance across reporting balance sheet control and statutory requirementsmaking a real visible impact on how the business performs and grows.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead Record to Report operations ensuring accurate financial statements compliant accounting treatments and timely period-end close
Manage end-to-end accounting processes covering fixed assets cash inventory costing and balance sheet governance
Ensure robust financial reporting integrity across actuals forecasts budgets and latest estimates
Own balance sheet reconciliation governance acting as BlackLine super user and enforcing control quality and risk classification
Manage statutory audit and tax reporting requirements partnering with auditors and internal governance stakeholders
Oversee financial systems and reporting tools including SAP IBI and FCRS driving automation and data integrity
Deliver high-quality accounting analysis and reporting to support leadership regulatory and business decision-making
Essential Requirements
Strong background in financial accounting including balance sheet management statutory reporting and accounting controls
Proven experience leading Record to Report processes across period-end close forecasting and financial reporting activities
Solid knowledge of audit tax and regulatory reporting requirements within a controlled finance environment
Hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems including SAP and financial reporting or reconciliation tools
Demonstrated people leadership capability with experience developing coaching and managing finance teams
Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver accurate high-quality financial insights to senior stakeholders
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Building Effective Teams Compliance And Controls Continuous Process Improvement Critical Thinking Esg Data Management Financial Accounting Financial And Management Reporting People Development Process Optimization Rapid Problem Solving Simple IT systems and tolls (i.e. SAP MS Office workflows etc.).About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.