GL Manager

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a GL Manager (Manager II, Accounting & Reporting) you will be reporting to the Cluster Head R2R in the AGS Warsaw center. The role applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.  Re-sponsible for accounting requirements for assigned areas to be completed timely and accurately. This role will also provide oversight to these activities, ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are met as well as pro-vides highly effective and efficient end-to-end processes to Business Function. Schedule may vary and require shift work.

In this role, a typical day will include :

• Lead and manage the team and provide hands-on support for the teams to provide quality services to the business function to support effective decision-making.
• Set clear goals and schedule regular performance reviews, regular 1:1 discussion
• Coordinate a robust operation rhythm for the month-end reporting
• 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/review accurate and robust monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, including analyses for balance sheet reviews
• Prepare/review accurate journal entries in a timely manner
• Ongoing process improvements made through the month to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and address business / operational changes.
• Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues, internal and external accounting authorities/auditors, and Regional/Global 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 all impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions including activities from other functional departments.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Opportunity to join growing, stable global company
• Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team
• 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)
• Office with a lot of facilities inside located at NewCity building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON :

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance required.  Masters or Advanced degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
• 5 years of accounting experience in RTR area, plus min. 1 year of experience as Team Lead in GL
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS (GAAP), accounting and financial reporting requirements. 
• Proficient ERP knowledge (SAP)
• Fluent English skills written and spoken
• Experience working on process improvement projects and financial process engineering
• Experience working within shared services teams preferred

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