Job Description
About Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make significant contributions to the world
Responsibilities:
A dynamic and challenging opportunity wherein this role will work closely with Manager Finance and Finance Controller and will be a key member of R2R/FSCP process.
The candidate will own the Inventory valuation, provision, profit elimination working, along with:
- Monthly and Quarterly Finalization of management Books of Accounts;
- Reviewing monthly account reconciliation including overall Hygiene.
Investigate and analysis (including financial reconciliation preparation) and maintain overall Accounts Hygiene; Will drive Monthly cross charge to Inter-Company parties;
Process Improvement & Controls:
Drive improvement in execution leading to simplification (including automation) and implement simplified and compliant environment:
- Evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency
- Drive automation of reports through sophisticated IT platforms in order to reduce manual process & save time
- Identify and implement areas of process simplification to drive improvement in Bias for Action.
- Partner with consultants / auditors in driving improvements in execution / audits – ensure that they are relevant and enforceable in the given environment
- Document all important processes using SOPs
- Ensure that all SOPs and Delegation of Authority are followed – any deviation to the same is properly evaluated and corrective actions initiated
Chartered Accountant with 3 to 5 years proven experience in accounting or finance role.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAPS and IND AS; Should have experience in end to end management and responsibility of:
- Statutory Audit, IFC / SOX, Tax audit etc.
- Experience with audit methodologies and techniques;
Ability to work well independently and in multi-reporting structure. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Strong accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task, meeting timelines in a fast paced environment. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices. Proven dedication to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect & Excellence. Proficiency with the English language. Experience with SAP (an asset).