Senior GL Accountant
Senior GL Accountant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (MonFri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do important work. And youll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry we give our people the resources and chances to define sign important contributions the world!
We are looking for an experienced Senior GL Accountant to join our Finance team in Basel Switzerland. In this key role you will play an important role in the finance departement. You have a strong accounting knowledge and general ledger experience. Scrutiny of reserves and review of sophisticated accounting is a key part of the job. You play a vital role in maintaining SOx controls which impact accounting compliance.
Success in this highreaching role will be demonstrated through a passion for finance to provide timely and accurate finance information meeting closing timelines as well as proactively supply to improved finance and accounting processes.
Your responsibilities:
Prepare and record all bookings in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
Prepare reports such as balance sheet review and fluctuation analysis with commentary and followup actions as required for example follow up on outstanding items
Perform monthly and quarterly closings
Conduct sophisticated entries and analyze financial reports.
Support the statutory and tax accounting team on audit and compliance queries.
Collaborate closely with the entire finance team to ensure all transactions have been accurately brought together.
Maintain the fixed asset register and post monthly entries relating to fixed assets.
Understand companywide 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 services provided.
Support the management and other collaborators with adhoc reports and participate in projects.
Your qualifications:
Bachelors degree in finance accounting or a related major or equivalent experience.
CPA/ACCA or equivalent is helpful.
Proven knowledge of both USGAAP and IFRS as well as SOx.
Experience in working with both Big 4 audit firms and international companies is preferred.
Solid Microsoft skills especially Excel Teams Word and Outlook. Power BI is not a requirement but appreciated.
Strong experiences with internal control environment and risks.
Ability to demonstrate discernment to connect financials with business activity.
General understanding of taxation principles both direct and indirect taxes.
Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy ideally paired with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to meet timelines balance multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately.
Selfmotivated character who finds opportunities for continuous improvement and is able to work independently.
Strong interpersonal skills ability to work in a team and communicate proficiently in English and German.
Strong communication skills to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
We offer competitive remuneration an annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative forwardthinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects.
Join our team and be part of Thermo Fisher Scientific a company that is enabling science to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
