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

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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.

Finance & Accounting