At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we innovate boldly, act with speed, and champion progress. Here, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, foster an inclusive environment, and see your career grow within a supportive, international team.
Alcon is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards, control and reconcile accounts and records, and prepare accounting reports for both internal and external audiences. You will also support cost accounting, budgeting, and manage accounts payable/receivable and credit & collections.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.).
- Control and reconcile accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.).
- Prepare accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting), including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.
- Support cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.).
- Manage accounts payable/receivable and credit & collections.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Advanced English level; able to express concerns and ideas comfortably in multicultural environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Opportunity to grow within a stable, global company.
- A friendly and inclusive work environment with a diverse, highly motivated team.
- Flexible work options (3 days per week in office).
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Individual career development plans and international exposure.
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 20,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care.
