As the global leader in eye care, Alcon’s mission is to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. This mission means that Alcon’s more than 22,000 associates strive to make significant contributions to preserve, restore and enhance vision.

Through the merger that unites the strengths of ALCON, CIBA VISION and NOVARTIS, the new Alcon becomes the second largest division of Novartis. With these collective resources and scale, we offer the widest spectrum of eye care products in surgical, pharmaceutical and vision care across 180 markets and run operations in 75 countries.

Alcon is currently seeking an Accountant to be based in Dubai. We are looking for a highly motivated and professional team player with minimum 2 years of experience in an accounting role.

This role is for Maternity Replacement- 6 months.

Job Purpose

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining and improving books of accounts, financial, NP4 & NFCM compliance. Verifies day-today financial activities, provides necessary information to CFO and FRAM, and helps to minimize costs through the optimization of its financial processes. Helping FRAM in all monthly closing and all Finance department activities and can be delegated independent tasks / closures.

Major Responsibilities

•Overall maintenance of Books of accounts in DOLPHIN environment/ ensure processing of suppliers, employees and other claims in a timely manner according to defined KPIs.

•Ensure the integrity and correctness of all financial documents, data records up-keeping/ filing/ data management.

•Make sure that the internal financial controls are followed, ensuring appropriate AP3/ NFCM/ SOX compliance and usage. Keep all records/ files updated to perform regular compliance tests and audits

•Working closely with FRAM on all cluster related issues related to Finance and Audit.

•Maintain & update all Balance Sheet items (local or NPHs) - Fixed Assets Register, Employee Balances, Supplier confirmations, Inventory (if available), Bank reconciliations, Accounts Receivables