Finance Accounting Senior Specialist - Switzerland

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The Role

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking to recruit a permanent Senior Specialist Accounting based in Boudry, Switzerland. Hybrid - 50% work from home policy apply to this role.

Position Summary:

This position will execute the day to day finance operations of Swiss based companies and branches.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for a group of legal entities' books, ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards and internal corporate policies and procedure,

- Ensures accuracy and timelines of the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting.

- Monthly accounting close-the-books activities including but not limited to: Revenue, expense accrual, prepayment, accounts reconciliation,

- Perform annual translation of financial statements from US GAAP to Swiss local statutory / local tax requirements for assigned legal entities and ensure timely compliance of statutory deadlines,

- Collaboration with other departments such as Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/ Tax and supported affiliates to ensure correct accounting treatment of transactions,

- Primary contact for internal and external audits.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Expectations:

- Professional qualification in Accounting and Finance,

- 3 years' experience in accounting and reporting in a multinational company (possibly including auditing firms),

- Experience in working in a complex, matrix environment,

- Good understanding of general accounting and financial principles under US GAAP, Swiss GAAP, financial reporting processes and tax laws,

- Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet applications (Excel) and accounting and management reporting systems (Oracle & SAP),

- Fluent in spoken and written English,

- Strong analytical skills and ability to provide quality work using strong organizational and interpersonal skills,

- Flexible in managing priorities & changes in order to meet strict deadlines,

- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Success factors

Ability to effectively demonstrate fully functioning capability in the following areas:

BMS core values:

Passion - create positive energy with team members.? Seek feedback and learn from mistakes.

Innovation - Seek process improvements to gain efficiency.

Urgency - balance speed with quality work.

Accountability - own BMS' success and strive to be transparent and deliver on our commitments.? Take ownership for actions.

Integrity - demonstrate ethics, integrity, and quality.?Operate in transparency & authenticity.

Inclusion - embrace diversity and cultivate a collaborative environment.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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