Controllers Global Accounting Optimization Project Senior Accountant (Secondment - 6 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

For more than 170 years, Pfizer has continuously worked to make a difference by delivering innovative therapies that improve the lives of our patients. By building a talented community of colleagues that aligns with our patient-focused purpose and core values, Pfizer has improved global health and impacted more than 1 billion patients around the world.

One of our primary goals is to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve, which is why we continue to surround ourselves with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and abilities who can contribute unique viewpoints and perspectives to all aspects of our business. Diverse teams are more collaborative, more balanced, and more accepting of difference, promoting a culture that encourages our people to bring their most authentic selves to work every day. Pfizer consistently strives to create an inclusive environment where every colleague feels seen, heard, and cared for.

In honor of our commitment to create breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, Pfizer is also revolutionizing and evolving how colleagues work today. This year, Pfizer launched a new initiative that we call Log In For Your Day where a majority of colleagues can arrange with their manager to work remotely two to three days a week while still maintaining the ability to collaborate regularly in person at our sites. This flexible working model blends the best of remote work and on-site collaboration to drive greater flexibility, support work-life balance, and promote a vibrant, agile, and innovative culture.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

Controllers Global Accounting Optimization Project Senior Accountant- Secondment leverages deep accounting expertise and Controllers Global Accounting knowledge to deliver assigned tasks and support moderately complex team projects. It ensures compliance and a strong control environment through training and reviews, while contributing as a subject matter expert to global and transformational initiatives. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, experimentation, and efficiency gains.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Maintain records, supporting files/documentation, complete/accurate work instructions, and necessary compliance documentation in an organized manner.

• Effectively communicate to peers and management with regards to work tasks and deadlines and identify issues proactively and communicate to manager along with potential range of solutions.

• Ensure activities are performed to a high standard of operational excellence, established service level agreements and deadlines are met, and adhere to defined process/control requirements.

• Engage directly with select business partners on routine activities and deliverables; develop relationships.

• Develop technical and business skills, ensuring effective and efficient use of time and competencies.

• Ensure strong commitment to the control environment through training and review to meet all control and compliance requirements.

• Participate in global initiatives including transformational projects.

• Understand the functionality, interfaces and interdependencies of Pfizer’s financial processes and systems.

• Focus on continuous improvement in order to improve efficiencies and grow value add opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Self-motivated, initiates tasks with little to no guidance or support.

• Effective presentation, verbal and written communications skills.

• Excellent business acumen to develop effective strategic business partnership with key stakeholders.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel.

• Ability to become proficient in new software quickly.

• Strong commitment to the control environment and compliance requirements.

• Willingness to learn and develop technical and business skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Ability to identify problems and solutions proactively.

• Basic understanding of business operations and processes.

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance discipline.

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Practical experience of US GAAP and Statutory Accounting/Experience of other GAAPs.

• English proficiency.

• CPA or international equivalent (ACCA) prefer