O2C Accounting and Compliance Analyst

O2C Accounting and Compliance Analyst

Responsible to: O2C Accounting and Compliance Team Leader

Job Purpose

Responsible for the day-to-day analysis and reporting activities culminating in the month and quarter-end financial close. Managing the analysis and exposure of the Order to Cash balance sheet accounts, including the disclosure of the AR position in Pfizer's financial reporting system. In addition, supporting the Claims Deductions process, Comirnaty and Paxlovid accounting and reporting requirements, and managing potential P&L exposure during the processing and analysis of the gross-to-net activities performed within the A&R Team.

Overall, responsible for managing Pfizer's business risk by evaluating, recommending, and supporting Local Business Finance, Credit & Risk teams, and Corporate and Statutory Reporting teams in the handling of credit management activities.

Job Description Technical Expertise

Candidates should have a strong accounting background (qualified or part-qualified preferred, but not essential). Strong accounting knowledge and experience are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance sheet analytics, including fluctuation analysis and commentary
• Performing period-end activities, including engagement with multiple stakeholders
• Managing Claims Deductions processes for in-scope markets
• Supporting local market business finance teams in the evaluation, calculation, and processing of gross-to-net sales accruals and adjustments
• Supporting the global COVID portfolio (Comirnaty & Paxlovid), month-end close, and reporting activities
• Acting as deputy to the Team Leader when required
• Supporting the AR Team Leader to ensure compliance and controls are adhered to and captured for audit review
• Supporting the AR Team Leader in Balance Sheet Accounts Receivable reporting on a monthly basis for internal and external (market) communication
• Monitoring AR policies and procedures, identifying and resolving functional issues when required
• Working with the AR Team Lead to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions through liaison with in-country management
• Supporting and developing continuous training programmes for AR Analysts and Associates
• Supporting both transformational and operational strategic projects and enhancements, including Digitalisation Strategy
• Supporting the Global Credit Strategy
• Working capital opportunities analysis and commentary

Skills and Experience Required Education

• An accountancy background is preferred, with candidates being qualified preferred or part-qualified essential
• Alternatively, comparable work experience will also be considered

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Accounts Receivable is desirable, specifically AR accounting knowledge
• SAP knowledge and experience are preferred, but not essential
• Strong transactional processing experience required, including managing claims supporting documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage tasks due from key contributors
• Flexibility and openness to change
• Strong teamwork, relationship-building, and listening skills
• Proactive and decisive problem solver
• Performance-driven with a focus on results
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to maximise productivity and results