Senior GL accountant

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior GL Accountant is responsible for the accounting processes and deliverables for the CTD EMEA entity in Basel.
The Senior GL Accountant will liaise on a day-to-day basis with the accounting team, FP&A as well as local business operations. The candidate is expected to have strong accounting knowledge and prior general ledger accounting experience. Scrutiny of reserves and review of complex accounting is a core part of the job. The role is responsible for maintaining Internal Controls that impact financial compliance.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through timely and accurate financial information, as well as improved finance and accounting processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related major.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of both USGAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in working with both Big 4 audit firms and multinational companies is preferred.
• Solid Microsoft Suite skills, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of the internal controls environment and associated risks.
• Good understanding of the business, including interpretation of business events.
• General understanding of taxation principles (both direct and indirect taxes).
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately.
• Able to find opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Strong communication skills to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Prepare and record all general ledger entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare financial reports such as BS review and fluctuation analysis with commentary and follow-up actions as required.
• Perform monthly and quarterly closings and follow up on long-time outstanding items.
• Analyse complex financial reports and records.
• Support the statutory and tax accounting team on audit and compliance queries.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A and business teams to ensure all transactions have been captured properly.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and post monthly entries relating to fixed assets.
• Understand company-wide accounting policies and apply relevant policies appropriately.
• Identify and drive areas of improvement within current processes with the aim of maintaining the current high standard of service provided.
• Generate any other internal reports required by different stakeholders.
• Support management and the wider finance team on any ad-hoc duties or projects.