The Senior Financial Accountant works as part of the Finance department. Primarily the role is responsible for managing the accounting & compliance of the Shared Service Centre in India as well as completion of compliance in local countries throughout the Novotech group.

Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Financial Accountant works as part of the Finance department. Primarily the role is responsible for managing the accounting & compliance of the Shared Service Centre in India as well as completion of compliance in local countries throughout the Novotech group.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end accounting close and preparation of monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow reports.
• Forecast current and future cash flow requirement for India entity and arrangement of necessary fund transfers (if required).
• Responsible for the overall general ledger and preparation of underlying reconciliations for profit and loss, and balance sheet accounts. Follow up on open items and rectify the variances observed.
• Preparation of the monthly accruals, journals, fixed assets, prepayments, and the associated depreciation and amortisation schedules.
• Responsible for all Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls.
• Preparation of Audit related schedules and documentation and liaising with Auditors.
• Assist with associated compliance for the Novotech India entity, participate in compliance audits and responding to audit queries.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts.
• Ensuring Accounting Standards are adhered to and kept abreast of new standard changes that applies to role.
• Assist with creation and implementation of new processes, systems policies and other system rollouts.
• Working with the broader finance team to identify process improvements and updating or developing formalised accounting policies and standard operating procedures as required.
• Review of statutory taxes calculations, perform reconciliation, and liaising with Novotech tax team /External Consultants for tax filing and reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc activities, financial reporting and other projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Accounting / Business/ Commerce and holder or holder-in-progress of professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Minimum 4-6 years of post-qualification working experience in related field as an accountant or audit experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation.
• Proficient with Excel and use of financial accounting system.
• Attention to detail, organized and structured.
• Strong communication skills expressing ideas and expectations in clear and concise manner to internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous, proactive, independent worker with ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing and growing environment.
• Big 4 experience would be beneficial.

About the Team

At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.

At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.

• Strategic vs transactional mindset.

• Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.

• Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.

• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.

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About the Company

Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).

At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.

Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.

With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.