Senior Specialist Controlling – Entity Senior Accountant

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Overview You assist the Swiss Controller Group in the execution and accurate delivery of accounting activities (U.S.

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You collaborate closely with other members of the Entity Controllers Group (including teams in the Netherlands and the U.S.), Enterprise Service Solutions (ESS), Commercial Finance teams in other countries, and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will coordinate with multiple stakeholders and work closely with finance teams in other regions. Collaborate with other internal teams, including Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Management, Internal Control, Direct Tax, VAT, Global Process Owners, and Treasury.

Work closely with the Tax Team for income tax reporting, including deferred tax calculations. Work closely with the Transfer Pricing Team to ensure that profitability adjustments are made to achieve the target profit of the LRDs (Limited Risk Distributors).

At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in an accounting and/or finance role in an international organization; pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. GAAP and local GAAP), controls, and internal and external reporting for these companies.

You will also contribute to continuous process improvements and participate in various global projects. Responsibilities The Entity Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely booking of transactions and the appropriate accounting treatment, completeness, and accuracy of the financial reporting for both U.S. GAAP and local GAAP.

Complete and control month‑end closing activities. Perform the Revenue Recognition analysis as per the standard process to ensure the correct and timely recording of revenue. Oversee Order‑to‑Cash activities including revenue recognition and gross to net adjustments in accordance with contractual terms.

Closely cooperate with the ESS in Lisbon to execute deliverables and processes. Drive solutions and continuous improvement initiatives to simplify and automate manual processes. Ensure the correct accounting treatment of all bookings for all entities in scope.

Periodically perform an audit trial balance review for full controllership of the financial statements. Review account reconciliations and identify open items to resolve. Ensure accurate asset accounting. Manage the local statutory and tax ledgers. Prepare the annual report in accordance with local GAAP.

Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure constructive communication and timely resolution of issues. Continue to meet SOX 404 requirements and perform and document internal controls in a timely manner.

Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance and / or Commercial apprenticeship, further education in accounting, management controlling or as a certified fiduciary. Expertise in accounting and financial reporting. Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to deliver high‑quality financial close processes.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and local GAAP and application to ensure financial integrity of the business and financial statements.

Adheres to the highest standards of ethical behavior in all interactions and holds others to the same standards; complies with laws, policies, and regulations; identifies and addresses ethical issues. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

Stakeholder‑focused, resilient, and reliable professional, building trust and credibility by delivering results and following through on commitments. Strong presentation and financial analytical skills. Experience with SAP S/4HANA modules and advanced proficiency in Excel; preferred.

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