Financial Accountant

Use Your Power for PurposeYour financial expertise and deep understanding are essential in ensuring our products remain in production and our innovators continue their groundbreaking work. Whether you are involved in establishing, coordinating, researching, or managing financial operations, your role is essential in delivering our medicines to the world.Role SummaryFinancial Accountant will be responsible for the timely delivery of standardized financial processesPerform certain financial compliance, month end, reporting, GMX and other manufacturing finance specific activities on scopePartner effectively in a team environment to deliver financial services to the business (good quality and in compliance)Work in cooperation with plant personnel, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), Decision Support CoE, and other Finance organizations as neededSupport continuous process improvement initiativesRole ResponsibilitiesEnsure accounting transactions are in compliance with Pfizer accounting policies and US GAAPProcess month end, general accounting and reporting activities; including accruals, journal entries, Fixed assets management, T&E, GMX, Financial Reporting Segmentation, GR/IR, SOX compliance, statutory and othersWorks closely with the Finance Manager to ensure alignment on financial activities and timelinePrepare the account reconciliations ensuring compliance with policies and proceduresParticipate in Corporate, GFSS and Global CoEs initiatives as requiredPromote a Continuous Improvement Culture and Standardization initiativesSupport the site in any required finance matter with high level of quality and efficiencyMaintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and SOX related internal control documentationSupport Weekly Forecasting Analysis, Annual Budgeting Process and Quarterly Latest EstimatesPrepare and send Board report to Pfizer Australia (Quarterly)Balance Sheet review with GBS team and prepare key outcomesCo-Ordinate Intercompany shadow accounts. Prepare quarterly supplemental forms submissionSupport the annual financial external auditInventory adjustment reviewReview of Provisions. Accounting entry for provisions co-ordinationMonthly Report back of RIDS impact by driver. MRB participationCapital Support to Project Team. Provide Financial Guidance in preparation of CPA's with Project TeamCash Flow Actuals & Forecasting with GBS and Project TeamCo-Ordinate quarterly Fixed Asset impairment reviewCapitalizationQuarterly assessment of CPA benefits been actualization or not /if any/Cadency reviewWeekly Review of New Purchase OrderProvide commentaries for any overspend vs budget. Monthly Spend Analytics Reporting. LE Spend / Budgeted PreparationEducation And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is requiredMinimum 5 years of relevant functional accounting/finance analysis experienceGood written and verbal English communications skills requiredStrong PC (MS Excel, Word, Power point) and financial modelling skills required. Exposure to Data Analytics/Visualization tool an added bonusStrong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups and individualsERP knowledge SAP/E1 (JD Edwards) experience preferredPrevious experience in manufacturing/international companies is preferredOther AttitudesProactivity and problem-solving attitude with a growth mindsetAttention to details and able to meet tight deadlinesAbility to work independently and in team with a goal-oriented approachGood communication skillsBusiness Partnering and Stakeholder Management skillsAbility to convert large datasets into meaningful information/insights to support decision makingWork Location Assignment: On PremiseAt Pfizer we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:Paid parental leaveAccess to Health & Wellness appsCareer Growth Experiences programRecognition & rewards programPaid volunteer daysLife Insurance BenefitsPfizer Learning Academy access to top content providersAccess to flu vaccines & skin checksOptions to purchase additional leaveSalary packaging & novated lease optionsBenefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change. Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.Finance & Accounting