R2R Sr. Accountant Cash Management

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Support the General Accounting Team Leader to ensure all deliverables are successfully achieved including operational performance, people management, and adherence to compliance requirements Participate in or lead special projects that require innovative and analytical skills Provide guidance to the R2R accountants as needed Understand the functionality, interfaces, and interdependencies of Pfizers financial processes and systems; ensure the existence of adequate internal controls Assist in automating processes utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions Ensure correct US GAAP cash balances accuracy. Provide insight to management on business performance through metrics within Record-to-Report processes Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to site Finance leadership Monitor the execution of period end financial close activities and meet all related deadlines Prepare monthly journal entries as needed and serve as a SME to other Record-to-Report Cash CoE colleagues Preform flux analysis for cash balances Handle accounting policy and procedure inquiries and ad hoc reporting and analysis requests; provide periodic customer/site training Ensure customer needs and relationships are fulfilled and enhanced through proactive involvement and interaction Develop and assist in automating processes utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions Review monthly bank account reconciliations Maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and support control documentation requirements (SOX) QUALIFICATIONS BS Degree or equivalent in Accounting is required Minimum 3- 5 years of experience in Accounting Proficiency in Personal Computer skills and financial applications is essential Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint) required SAP /JDE experience preferred Advanced English skills and other language such as Portuguese ,French, Hebrew, Russian or German desired OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Peer Relationships Quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; is candid with peers. Change Agile Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isnt upset when things are up in the air; doesnt have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cant; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources. Seizes Accountability Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and/or when times are tough; doesn't shirk personal responsibility; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment; Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; steadfastly pushes self and others for results; very bottom-line oriented; Will stand up and be counted; Willing to be the only champion for an idea or position. Acts Decisively Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by other for advice and solutions. Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.