Cash Accounting Specialist

Location: Mexico City (Hybrid)

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepares all financial reports. Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income. Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements, prepares and consolidates financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Designs, modifies, implements and/or maintains accounting systems to ensure an adequate recognition of financial transactions. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures and internal controls. May prepare written technical accounting and financial reporting position papers for review; including SEC reporting, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, segment reporting, impairment, equity-method investees, acquisitions and discontinued operations.

Manage day-to-day activities:

• Manage, review and control the daily forecasting process in coordination with the relevant stakeholders in AGS and in countries.
• Review and controls bank/fees charges, conditions on a periodic basis.
• Manage TCM master data (e.g. statutory exchange rates).
• Support bank account life cycle, e-banking system, approval workflow and related cash management guidelines in coordination with Americas & Global Treasury.

Performance Management and Service Delivery:

• Act as a single point of contact for any unresolved inquiries for assigned scope of responsibilities
• Drive initiatives to improve accuracy of the short-term cash forecast and payment processes.
• Support continuous improvement of services in quality and effectiveness in close collaboration with line manager, peers and AGS process streams.
• Support improvement initiatives of reduction of manual payment usage.
• Support troubleshooting of existing problems and respective permanent solutions.
• Proactively challenge the status quo and present fact-based recommendations.
• Provide assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to payment processes and system solutions.
• Coordinate with local entities, AGS and outsourcing partners all relevant activities to provide high quality service.
• Timely performance of Alcon internal controls relevant to Treasury Cash Management Processing Manage day-to-day activities:
• Manage, review and control the daily forecasting process in coordination with the relevant stakeholders in AGS and in countries.
• Review and controls bank/fees charges, conditions on a periodic basis.
• Manage TCM master data (e.g. statutory exchange rates).
• Support bank account life cycle, e-banking system, approval workflow and related cash management guidelines in coordination with Americas & Global Treasury. Compliance
• Ensure all processes, policies and procedures, fully documented.
• Ensure compliance with Alcon Manual Accounting (AMA), Alcon Financial Controls Manual (Compliance Check List) and regulatory requirements
• Ensure application of agreed Alcon control procedures and actively support to deliver SOX certification  Promote a strong and control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures People Management
• Actively support FRA Ops working style by being inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results driven in alignment with Alcon Values and Behaviors

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Certified Finance / Administration, Accounting specialist or similar degree
• Languages: Spanish & English fluently.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of financial experience, with good functional expertise
• JDE & SAP knowledge
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization.
• Previous experience in managing Financial Services
• Focus on results  Good people skills

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Opportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company.

• Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team

• Individual career development plan and possible career growth within a newly created account

• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world • Attractive benefits & compensation package

• Flexible hours and remote work possibilities (min 3 days per week office-based)

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