Accountant, Global Accounting – Close CoE

Summary Pfizer's Controllers Global Accounting Close CoE organization delivers best-in-class accounting, finance and compliance operations globally for the Pfizer enterprise. The Global Close Accountant is responsible for the successful execution of close-related Global Accounting function tasks for legal entities around the world, with the ultimate goal of delivering an accurate and on-time close period. The role will involve working independently and with others to prepare and submit the trial balance into FCCS in a timely manner. This role will require coordination with a number of business partners as well as colleagues in other Global Accounting sub-towers responsible for close activities (e.g. journal entries) for certain General Ledger accounts. Key business partners include: BioPharma Finance, PGS Finance, Global Finance & Operations, Controllers, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Treasury & Intercompany, Enabling Finance, HR Global Benefits, Statutory, Payroll, Corporate Services, Counsel Governance, Tax Operations, Enterprise Systems CORE Services, External Service Providers, S&ES Sourcing & Operations, Controls Optimization, Risk Management & Compliance,  FP&A, Transformation & Project Management, Digital, Internal & External Auditors. The colleague will support the implementation and operationalization of global in-scope projects, including Digital and other optimization activities.

Responsibilities  • Responsible for the successful execution of close-related Global Accounting Close CoE function tasks to ensure proper and timely submission of various legal entity trial balances into FCCS • Track and monitor completion of close tasks to ensure on-time submissions   •  Coordinate and perform error clearing and root-cause analysis / determine and implement corrective action • Research differences between the ERP ledger and FCCS • Submit trial balance and sales data • Maintain topside journal entry support • Perform foreign exchange revaluation   • Prepare and distribute close communications to stakeholders • Support global close process tools • Maintain records and supporting files and documentation in an organized manner • Effectively communicate to peers and management with regards to work tasks and deadlines • Identify issues proactively and communicate to the manager along with potential range of solutions; Act as an initial informal point of escalation to resolve questions from junior colleagues  • Begin to develop areas of expertise and process ownership of global and/or complex areas • Ensure activities are performed to a high standard of operational excellence, established service level agreements and deadlines are met, and adhere to defined Controllers Global Accounting process and control requirements • Engage directly with all business partners on complex activities and deliverables; maintain effective relationships with business partners • Develop technical and business skills, ensuring effective and efficient use of time and competencies • Understand the functionality, interfaces and interdependencies of Pfizer’s financial processes and systems • Maintain complete and accurate work instructions and SOX related internal control documentation. • Support the Internal and External audits and SOX compliance initiatives • Ensure strong commitment to the control environment through training and review to meet all control and compliance requirements. • Participate in Global Accounting global initiatives including transformational projects as needed, as a subject matter expert for the area.   Qualifications, Relevant Experience & Skills Education and Experience: •    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master's Degree preferred •    Minimum of 2-3+ years of technical accounting required •    Public accounting experience strongly preferred •    Practical experience of US GAAP and Statutory