Senior Accountant

Our client, Novartis, is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, they use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis companies employ approximately 77,000 people and operate in over 118 countries around the world.

An opportunity exists for a Senior Accountant to join Novartis Investment Ltd. in their Bermuda office. Reporting to the Head of Novartis Bermuda, the successful candidate will work very closely with other team members and be responsible for assisting with all accounting functions and financial reporting for the Group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepare / review the monthly accounting and reporting process for multiple entities in a SOX-compliant environment including preparation of general ledger account reconciliations and other month-end schedules to meet reporting deadlines

- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports

- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and plans for captives with applicable variance analysis

- Prepare annual financial statements and any supplemental reports for IFRS and statutory filings and oversee the external audit process liaising with external auditors and actuaries, including preparing audit deliverables

- Prepare statutory filings for all Bermuda entities including captives and prepare statutory information requests from regulators

- Complete recurring tasks on accounting system (i.e. maintenance, updates, etc.)

- Support / manage corporate administrative and ad-hoc projects, as required

- Review quarterly and annual actuarial data and reports

- Work closely with Novartis Global Corporate Insurance team in the management of captives

- Maintain clear and effective communication channels, both internally and externally, with colleagues and various stakeholders

- Update internal standard operating process documents

- Act as a point of contact and provide support for various stakeholders including external auditors and internal groups in tax, financial reporting and accounting, budget and planning, and financial control and compliance

- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial control framework in all accounting, reporting and statutory audit deliverables

- Take responsibility for special projects as requested by management

- Take responsibility for office administration tasks

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

- Internationally recognized accounting qualification required (CPA, ACA or equivalent)

- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience within the (re)insurance industry and/or reinsurance audit

- 2 years’ recent captive exposure, ideally in a captive manager environment

- In-depth knowledge of Bermuda regulatory environment including experience with BMA statutory reporting requirements and regulations

- Experience in financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, IFRS and SOX controls

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially with Microsoft Excel

- Experience with S4Hana will be considered an asset

- Exceptional written, verbal, organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

- Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail

- Ability to multi-task and respond effectively with multiple deadlines and changing priorities

- Predilection for working with small teams and proven ability to maintain positive working relationships in a fast-paced office with continually changing demands

- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision

- Ability to work extended hours and public holidays as required

AD CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 27, 2026.