Financial Accountant

Use Your Power for Purpose

Your 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 SUMMARY

• Financial Accountant will be responsible for the timely delivery of standardized financial processes

• Perform certain financial compliance, month end, reporting, GMX and other manufacturing finance specific activities on scope

• Partner 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 needed

• Support continuous process improvement initiatives

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accounting transactions are in compliance with Pfizer accounting policies and US GAAP

• Process 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 others

• Works closely with the Finance Manager to ensure alignment on financial activities and timeline

• Prepare the account reconciliations ensuring compliance with policies and procedures

• Participate in Corporate, GFSS and Global CoEs initiatives as required

• Promote a Continuous Improvement Culture and Standardization initiatives

• Support the site in any required finance matter with high level of quality and efficiency

• Maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and SOX related internal control documentation

• Support Weekly Forecasting Analysis, Annual Budgeting Process and Quarterly Latest Estimates

• Prepare and send Board report to Pfizer Australia (Quarterly)

• Balance Sheet review with GBS team and prepare key outcomes

• Co-Ordinate Intercompany shadow accounts.

• Prepare quarterly supplemental forms submission

• Support the annual financial external audit

• Inventory adjustment review

• Review of Provisions.

• Accounting entry for provisions co-ordination

• Monthly Report back of RIDS impact by driver.

• MRB participation

• Capital Support to Project Team.

• Provide Financial Guidance in preparation of CPA's with Project Team

• Cash Flow Actuals & Forecasting with GBS and Project Team

• Co-Ordinate quarterly Fixed Asset impairment review

• Capitalization

• Quarterly assessment of CPA benefits been actualization or not /if any/

• Cadency review

• Weekly Review of New Purchase Order

• Provide commentaries for any overspend vs budget.

• Monthly Spend Analytics Reporting.

• LE Spend / Budgeted Preparation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required

• Minimum 5 years of relevant functional accounting/finance analysis experience

• Good written and verbal English communications skills required

• Strong PC (MS Excel, Word, Power point) and financial modelling skills required. Exposure to Data Analytics/Visualization tool an added bonus

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals

• ERP knowledge SAP/E1 (JD Edwards) experience preferred

• Previous experience in manufacturing/international companies is preferred

OTHER ATTITUDES

• Proactivity and problem-solving attitude with a growth mindset

• Attention to details and able to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently and in team with a goal-oriented approach

• Good communication skills

• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management skills

• Ability to convert large datasets into meaningful information/insights to support decision making

At Pfizer we care about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:

• Paid parental leave

• Access to Health & Wellness apps

• Career Growth Experiences program

• Recognition & rewards program

• Paid volunteer days

• Life Insurance Benefits

• Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers

• Access to flu vaccines & skin checks

• Options to purchase additional leave

• Salary packaging & novated lease options

*Benefits 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.