Manager II, Accounting & Reporting (Malaysia & Philippines) at Alcon in Selangor

Job description

At Alcon, we are inspired by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we boldly innovate, champion progress, and act with speed. We recognize and celebrate the contributions of our people, offering career opportunities that empower growth and fulfillment. Together, we go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate an inclusive culture and invite diverse, talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of eye care. Manager II, Accounting & Reporting (Management Path) is primarily responsible for leading and overseeing Record-to-Report (R2R) operations, financial close activities, statutory reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, audit support, and financial reporting processes for multiple entities across the region. The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while maintaining compliance with IFRS, Local GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies. The position serves as a key leader within the Finance, Accounting & Audit organization, partnering closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), business stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory authorities. This role is responsible for driving process excellence, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across R2R activities while ensuring strong governance and internal controls. Additionally, the Manager II is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Close & Reporting Lead and oversee the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Ensure compliance with IFRS, Local GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and reporting requirements. Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, intercompany transactions, and financial schedules. Ensure the timely completion of financial statements and management reporting packages. Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights to management on key performance drivers and trends. Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and digitization efforts to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness. Monitor close cycle performance and identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes. General Ledger & Account Reconciliation Management Oversee all general ledger accounting activities to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records. Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding and reconciling items. Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions and adherence to accounting standards. Maintain strong documentation standards, supporting schedules, and audit trails. Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and company policies. Monitor key reconciliation metrics and escalate risks or issues appropriately. Statutory Financial Reporting (Malaysia & Philippines) Prepare, review, and coordinate annual statutory financial statements in compliance with local regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Ensure timely submission and filing of statutory reports with relevant authorities. Manage statutory reporting calendars and regulatory deadlines. Perform statutory-to-group reconciliation and explain variances between local statutory reports and management reporting. Partner with external auditors and regulatory agencies to address statutory reporting requirements. Stay updated on emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes impacting reporting obligations. Corporate Tax Compliance (Malaysia & Philippines ) Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of Corporate Income Ta