GL accountant

The role of th e GL accountant (Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting ) reports to the GL Manager in the AGS Warsaw center. The GL Accountant` s primary responsibility is to apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting requirements for assigned areas to be completed timely and accurately.
• Perform the respective analysis and follow up with the countries on issues, items to be resolved in relation with the General Ledger accounting.
• In this role, a typical day will include: • Drives proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Manual of Accounting (AMA) and local legal requirements • Prepare accurate and robust monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, including analyses for balance sheet reviews • Prepare accurate journal entries in a timely manner • Ensure the revenue recognition is in accordance with the IFRS / AMA requirements • Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders, including Finance colleagues and Regional Financial Reporting and Accounting.
• Communication with these stakeholders is appropriate and timely when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise. • Understand impacts to the general ledger for assigned areas due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions and activity from other functional departments WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: • Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent experience • About 2 years of relevant experience in GL area, SAP • Experience working with shared services is preferred • Very good command of English • Ability to apply accounting practices • Very good analytical skills • Good communication skills • Ability to work in strict deadlines • Positive attitude with a focus on continuous process improvement What we can offer you: Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues from all over the world Attractive benefits package (private medical care, group insurance, lunch card, transportation allowance, pension plan, Multisport/cultural card, Alcon products for you and your significant other) Attractive compensation package (including bonus scheme) + language allowance Employment contract, full‑time position Hybrid work possibilities (3/2/week ly) Modern office with many facilities inside located at NewCity building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com/careers ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.