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Location: Montreal, Canada

This role is based in Montreal, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support

Senior Accounting Analyst

Looking to grow your accounting career while making a meaningful impact in healthcare? As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring strong compliance, and supporting key business decisions across the Canadian organization. In this highly collaborative role, you will work at the center of financial close, revenue accounting, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives, helping drive operational excellence while supporting Novartis' mission to improve and extend people's lives. About the Role Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Analyze revenue deductions, rebates, chargebacks, and patient support program accruals and reserves.
Support compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal controls, and audit requirements.
Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements within financial operations.
Partner with Finance, Commercial, Pricing, and Operations teams to provide financial insights and guidance.
Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,



or a related field; Certified Professional Accountant designation preferred.
Experience supporting financial reporting, month-end close activities, and accrual accounting processes.
Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and accounting principles.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA or enterprise resource planning systems and financial reporting tools.
Advanced analytical skills with experience performing reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial data reviews.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills in a quick-paced environment.
Language: French speaking and writing: advance English speaking and writing: advance

English language proficiency is required for this position due to the need to interact and participate in national and international meetings conducted in English and review scientific and strategic materials that are primarily available in English. These responsibilities are an essential part of the role and cannot be effectively performed solely in French
Desirable Requirements

Experience with BlackLine or similar account reconciliation and close management platforms.
Pharmaceutical, healthcare,



or multinational company experience supporting complex financial operations.
At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey - from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.
Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representatives of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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📌 Senior Accounting Analyst (Quebec City)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Quebec City