Intercompany Accountant

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

POSITION SUMMARY:

Due to expansion we have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our Intercompany Team based in Budapest. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding Global Business Service in an organisation considered a global leader in its field which offers great career development and opportunities.
The Centre provides financial partnership in the EMEA region for two of the Thermo Fisher Scientific groups. We are responsible for a large number of entities within that portfolio and work to strict corporate deadlines.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Highly motivated and detail oriented individual with excellent communication, computer and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment.
• Excellent attention to detail as accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• High level of proactivity to drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient in English.
• Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University or College Degree in Finance field.
• Experience of high volume intercompany or Accounts Payable environment.
• 1 to 3 years previous experience in a large scale organisation would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of ERPs (E1 or SAP) (Desired but not essential).
  Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Manage specific bank accounts throughout the month, ensuring all entries posted either manually or automatically, investigating and resolving any differences.
• Working with Accounting teams to clear cash in transit accounts.
• Working with Accounting teams and Treasury to ensure mapping rules are set up correctly.
• Processing Intercompany recharges in a timely and accurate manner resolving any issues.
• Review and clear aged intercompany AR items.
• Agree intercompany AR balances with appropriate counterparty for month-end close.
• Book any month-end adjustments as required to reconcile intercompany relationships.
• Processing Intercompany invoices in a timely and accurate manner resolving any issues.
• Process intercompany netting payments and allocate any payments/receipts on a monthly basis.
• Monthly analysis of goods received but not invoiced (GRNI).
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for accounts within the roles remit, research and resolve any reconciling items on a monthly basis.
• Assist Sarbanes-Oxley team with walkthrough and control testing performance and coordination.
• Assist with requests from external and internal auditors as well as various groups companywide.
• Complete special projects as requested.