About this role
Job title: Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting (Inventory Management - Mandarin Speaker)
About the Role The Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting (Inventory Management - Mandarin Speaker) is part of Alcon's Finance, Accounting, & Audit function. The role ensures the accuracy of financial records by calculating, posting, verifying, and reconciling transactions related to inventory, with a focus on Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Be responsible for the accounting and reporting of inventory for the commercial entity
- Prepare and post journals on inventory provision and adjustments accurately and within agreed timelines
- Coordinate with International Center of Excellence (COE) team managing inventory provision calculation; understand their working calculations and rationale
- Manage material costing, costing release, and investigate issues on TPC and PPV
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities per close calendars and SLAs
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items on Inventory-related accounts
- Prepare and support financial statements and reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders
- Analyze P&L and balance sheet movements on Inventory-related accounts; provide clear explanations
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to queries
- Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities
- Support new entity onboarding, transitions, or process standardization as required
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Customer Operations, Warehouse Team, LDM, IC and Local Finance
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent) preferred or in progress
- Proficient in English and Mandarin
- 2–5 years of relevant RTR experience in a Shared Services or multinational environment, supporting Inventory Management or equivalent
- Strong experience in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities
- Solid understanding of IFRS, company accounting policies, and audit requirements, with hands-on experience supporting internal and external audit requests
- Exposure to regional or global stakeholders and ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
- SAP closing and reporting experience is an advantage; strong Excel skills required
- Good knowledge of internal controls and compliance standards
- Proven ability to meet SLAs, KPIs, and quality standards with a strong attention to detail and audit-ready mindset
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, independence, and a proactive continuous improvement mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company
- Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
- Continuous learning and development opportunities