Accounting Analyst III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.

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

• 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