Senior Asset Management Specialist – Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on fixed asset and lease accounting in line with accounting standards and policies.
• Manage the full asset and lease lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, modifications, and disposals.
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities with accurate reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Assess complex transactions and deliver accounting analysis to support business and financial decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on capital investments and lease-related accounting implications.
• Ensure compliance through robust controls, balance sheet substantiation, and adherence to accounting requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and finance transformation activities to enhance efficiency.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in fixed asset and lease accounting within a complex international environment, knowledge of IFRS16
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting, asset capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and asset lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting finance transformation, process automation, or digitalization initiatives within a global organization.

Rewards 

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. 

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. 

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 

• Kč808,381.00 - Kč1,501,279.00

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.  

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.  

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. 

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf  

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Benefits

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation Allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to di.cz@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.