Manager A&R Development - GDD

~~~Please note: This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis ~~~Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company.Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on...The

Manager A&R Development

will be responsible for providing analytical and operational support to the Development organization. This role will work closely with the Development Finance team in East Hanover to ensure accurate month end reporting, controls compliance, and support of the various business objectives.Responsibilities:Contribute to Month-end financial closing and reporting process for the Global Drug Development organization including monthly development accruals and prepaid entries, account reconciliation and analysis, and various reporting schedules.Work with the GDD finance team to ensure the “Accrual Tool” is maintained and calculating accruals appropriately. Collaborate with the finance team to post and review the monthly accrual via the accrual tool.Responsible for coordinating and reviewing the results of the quarterly vendor confirmation process.Provide analytical and operational support to the Development organization.Ensure business partners understand and adhere to financial processes and controls.Participate in the preparation of quarterly GDD SOX reports.Responsible for the delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets for the accounting function.Ensure accounting policies, processes and operating procedures are clearly defined, in line with Group standards, up to date and documented.Resolve accounting related issues as required.Ensure all Accounting processes comply with Novartis standards and policies (i.e. global processes, Novartis Accounting Manual, Novartis Financial Controls Manual, Management Authorization Levels, etc.)Education and other requirements:Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or FinanceAdvanced degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred5+ years of Financial experienceCPA preferredAbility to participate in and drive meaningful improvements in performance, quality and efficiency through system and process innovation and effective project managementAbility to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization, and build mutually productive business partner relationshipsDemonstrated understanding of key business fundamentals and value driversKnowledge of IFRS (GAAP), accounting and financial reporting requirements, Enterprise systems knowledge (SAP)Experience of managing projects driving performance (e.g. ERP implementation)Location: East Hanover, NJPay Rate: $76- $125.70/hour based on qualifications (W-2/only)Contract: 12 monthsHealth, dental, vision, 401kWhy Novartis?766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, 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 we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis!Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.Accommodation:If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

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