Band
Level 4
Job Description Summary
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Basel, Switzerland
The purpose of the role is to manage the statutory activities of the Pension Funds (PF1, PF2 and MPF) and related Foundations in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements including accounting, controlling, financial and statutory reporting and information as well as to manage cash positions.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
• Ensure high quality accounting service observing all legal and regulatory requirements
• Provide state of the art financial and statutory reporting and information observing both the Board of Trustees' and all legal requirements
• Respond to reporting-related developments and advise management on these issues
• Prepare the Pension Fund's budget and quarterly financial reporting and information
• Manage the Pension Fund's cash accounts with various Swiss banks and ensure correct and timely execution of electronic payments.
• Prepare the Pension Fund's and related Foundations' tax returns and collect
restitutions
• Provide strong cross-departmental first-level support to the Pension Fund team
• Participate in and contribute to the Pension Funds' multi-path communication strategy, incl. various formats of information events for Novartis associates in Switzerland
Essential Requirements:
• Swiss certified accounting specialist ("eidg. dipl. Buchhalter") or equivalent studies/experience
• Substantial professional experience in accounting
• Proficiency in German and English (written and spoken); proficiency in French would be an advantage
• Team player with collaborative mindset
• Interest in pension fund topics and processes
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired