Position Purpose

From an operational perspective, the Statutory Reporting Centre of Excellence has a number of accounting responsibilities. In particular, the group is responsible for end to end Local GAAP reporting activities, as well as a number of US GAAP related activities. 

The Statutory CoE Accountant is an important member of a team primarily focused on the on-time and accurate completion of financial statements, audit delivery, statistical reporting and key GBS deliverables.

This role will based at the Statutory CoE LATAM hub in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements in line with local requirements
• Prepare audit deliverables for KPMG GBS, KPMG Market and Internal Audit
• Work with KPMG to ensure timely & satisfactory completion of audits under Local GAAP
• Maintain Local GAAP ledgers ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate manner
• Support US GAAP reporting activities and controls
• Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in market finance and GBS.
• Act as a first point of contact for key stakeholders, both internally and with external parties such as KPMG 
• Support implementation of new business technology and reporting tools
• Contribute to team effort and assist other colleagues as needed
• Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on local accounting issues arising
• Ensure adherence to controls and a robust controls culture
• Identify opportunities for process continuous improvement and implement solutions
• Support departmental, ad hoc and other projects as required

Education, Skills and Experience

• University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• Qualified Accountant or equivalent
• Fluent English speaker
• Knowledge and practical experience of Local and US GAAPs preferred
• Strong experience in related accounting experience, required
• Experience in a shared services/multinational environment preferred
• Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills a prerequisite
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and handle conflicting priorities
• SAP experience preferred
• Proficiency in PC skills (inc. Word and Excel)

Organizational relationships

Internal GBS:

• Audit Coordination Team
• Invoice to Pay Team
• Order to Cash Team
• Fixed Assets COE
• Intercompany COE
• Inventory COE
• Treasury COE
• Cash Management COE
• Tax Team
• Corporate Reporting Team

External GBS:

• Market Finance
• External and Internal Auditors
• Controllers

  
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility 

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.

Finance & Accounting