Accountant, Global Accounting - Cash CoE

SUMMARY   Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the role, including geographical scope (i.e., Global vs. Country/Region).  Summary should be concise and include strategic information that would attract candidates to the role. It may be helpful to complete this section after you have finished the other sections of the document.  Why Patients Need You  Your in-depth knowledge and financial skills will keep our products in production and our innovators innovating. Whether you are part of establishing, coordinating, researching, or administering financial operations, your role is critical to getting our medicines in the hands of the people who need them most, faster, and more efficiently than ever before.  What You Will Achieve  Your accounting skills will help in the analysis of financial information and preparing financial reports. You will maintain and oversee the accounts and financial records of the company. You will be responsible for preparing the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. You will update the journals, ledgers, and other records of financial business transactions. You will be responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures. You will verify this data for accuracy and prepare reports and reviews based on it. You will also manage data entry activities in the accounting systems.  As a GLOBAL ACCOUNTING Account Cash Management, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams.  It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES    In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role.  It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5-8 essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.  How You Will Achieve It  Prepare financial and accounting activities completely and accurately.  Prepare complex analysis for external accountants and corporate audit.  Prepare complete and accurate standard operating procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley related internal control documentation.  Ensure strong commitment to the control environment through training and review to meet all control and compliance requirements.  Maintain elements of domestic and/or international general ledgers including the preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.  Maintain records, supporting files/documentation, complete/accurate work instructions, and necessary compliance documentation in an organized manner.  Participate in selected activities involving the month end close, take initiative to understand complex problems and consistently meet deadlines.   Participate in global initiatives including transformational projects manage own time to meet agreed targets, develop plans for activities on own projects.  Focus on continuous improvement to improve efficiencies and grow value add opportunities    QUALIFICATIONS    Indicate qualifications that are job related, consistent with business necessity and necessary for the performance of an essential function of this role including: education/licenses/certifications, relevant experience (where legally permissible), technical and/or other job-related skills.  Must-Have  University degree (80% or more completion rate) in Accounting or Finance.  3 – 5 years of experience in accounting in shared service center.  Relevant accounting experience, along with understanding of managing multi-national accounting operations.  Analytical and critical thinking skills, and