Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.
At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior Financial Accountant role will make an impact:
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Lead financial accounting operations, ensuring accuracy of the general ledger, timely completion of reconciliations, and adherence to month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing timetables.
- Partner with Shared Services teams (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general accounting) to ensure accurate transaction processing, resolve issues promptly, and drive continuous process improvements.
- Prepare and review financial reporting, including cash flow forecasts, management reports, workers compensation reporting, statutory accounts, and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Prepare and review compliance activities, including SOX controls, GST, income tax, FBT, withholding tax and small business payment reporting in collaboration with external advisors.
- Manage key administrative and governance processes, such as corporate card and expense management, approvals matrix administration, insurance renewals, and oversight of debtor/creditor positions to support strong working capital controls.
- Act as a finance business partner, collaborating with customer, global finance and NZ teams to improve claim processes, support operational decision‑making, and deliver ad‑hoc analysis and projects.
The minimum qualifications and skillset required for this role are:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in; Accounting, Commerce or Business.
- Post tertiary professional qualification (either CPA, CA or CIMA).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial accounting role.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Intermediate excel skills and experience with SAP, preferably S4 HANA environment.
- Self-starter able to challenge existing processes and look for innovative solutions.
- Effective time management and the ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
- Must be eligible to work in Australia (Australian Citizen or appropriate Visa holder)
Position Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Head Office – Millers Point, Sydney, NSW
Employment: Full Time, Permanent
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.