Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

How you will make an impact:

If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global, multifaceted organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Accounting and Controllership function is the team for you.

The Accounting Analyst III will report directly to the Division Sr Manager, Accounting and will have global responsibility for controls and compliance within the business, partnering with the business leaders to deliver financial plan and objectives. This role will work closely with the Division and broader Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) Finance teams, Global Business Shared Services (GBS), Corporate Finance teams to drive the improve controls and optimize processes. The candidate’s expertise and business acumen will be instrumental in driving both operational improvements and strategies.

What you will do:

• Function as part of an impactful team of accounting professionals, working optimally to achieve Team, Division and Group goals

• Delivers timely, accurate and complete financials to the business

• Perform closing activities in support of the financial close, including journal entry preparation, variance analysis, data reporting, and accounting reconciliation preparation and reviews

• Ensure a highly effective control environment with deep understanding of end-to-end Controllership process standard methodologies

• Assess current processes gaps and tools in place across the Division and Shared Service teams to have financial controls in compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements and company policy

• Provide oversight and coordinate internal and external audit requirements

• Support cross-functional initiatives to drive Continuous Improvement in process and controls environment

• With the use of AI Tools, support AIG Finance transformation project to drive simplification and automation solutions to improve accuracy, improve turn around times and drives efficiencies

• Lead and support special project across AIG Controllership

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration. CA/CPA or equivalent designation preferred

Experience

• 2+ years of accounting, reporting or relevant finance experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls

• Proficient user of various reporting tools and applications, not limited to Microsoft 365, SAP, Hyperion PowerBI, etc

• Strong Accounting/Finance acumen to ensure deliverables are fit-for-purpose and meet stakeholder requirements

• Highly motivated and detail orientated individual with excellent communication, computer and organizational skills with ability to interact with all levels of the organization

• Ability to drive continuous improvement with a successful track record of optimizing processes with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment

Benefits

We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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