EBA Senior Specialist

Salary Range: Kč808,381.00 - Kč1,501,279.00   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Prague, Czech Republic Relocation Support: This role is based in Prague, Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Bring your accounting expertise to a role where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement have a real impact. As a Senior EBA (Employee Benefits Accounting) Specialist, you will take ownership of employee benefits accounting across assigned countries, working closely with Payroll, Finance, and People & Organization teams. You will navigate complex accounting topics, provide meaningful financial insights, and help strengthen and simplify processes through standardization, automation, and transformation initiatives in an international environment.   Job Description Key Responsibilities • Manage accurate and timely accounting for employee benefits, personnel costs, incentives, provisions, and related liabilities. • Deliver monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in line with Novartis accounting standards and guidelines. • Lead balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining high-quality, audit-ready documentation and effective financial controls. • Analyze financial data and variances, translating findings into clear insights for key stakeholders. • Partner with Payroll, People & Organization, Financial Reporting and Accounting, and General Ledger teams to ensure alignment and compliance. • Act as a subject matter expert for assigned countries, supporting operational priorities and finance projects. • Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation while supporting audits, knowledge transfer, and team onboarding. Essential Requirements • Strong experience in accounting, ideally covering employee benefits, payroll-related accounting, or record-to-report activities. • Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and financial reporting principles. • University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or a recognized accounting qualification. • Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret financial information accurately. • Experience working in an international, cross-functional environment with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Fluency in written and spoken English, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver accurately under tight deadlines. Desirable Requirements • Experience working with SAP in an accounting or financial reporting environment. • Experience using BlackLine for balance sheet reconciliations and related financial controls. Benefits & Rewards     At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.    Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 808,381 CZK to 1,501,279 CZK    The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.     In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.     The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.   Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:  https://www.novartis.com