Pfizer
Costa Rica - Escazu
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.
• 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.
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 Accounting/Experience of other GAAPs required • Advanced SAP & FCCS experience strongly preferred • International experience in emerging markets seen as a plus • English proficiency required • Spanish proficiency required
Other Skills: • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems in an unstructured environment • Self-motivated, initiates tasks with little to no guidance or support • Must possess excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills • Excellent business acumen to develop effective strategic business partnership with key stakeholders • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills • Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
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Finance & Accounting