Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Job Title: AP Accounting SME
Group / Division: Global Business Services
Career Band: 4
Position Location: Budapest (Hybrid)
Number of Direct Reports: approx. none
Position Summary:
We are looking for an individual with outstanding work behaviours to join our team as a Lead Accounts Payable Representative at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This is an outstanding opportunity to showcase your accounting skills and make valuable contributions to our world-class organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete and review month-end closing activities including account reconciliations and journal entries
- Ensure aged items on general/sub ledgers are cleared on time and overall balance meets accounting requirements
- Reduce GR/IR items on monthly basis
- Successfully implement and enforce accounting policies and procedures to maintain accurate financial records
- Provide mentorship and support to the accounts payable team ensuring their professional development
- Participate in SOX audit internal and external requests
Skills Required:
- Experience with SAP is required; Navision QAD Oracle JD Edwards Financial Software a plus
- Strong prior experience in Shared Services or Global Business Services preferred in an Accounts Payable function (min. 2 years)
- Good understanding of Accounts Payable principles preferably end -to- end
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Analytical skills to be able to handle Excels Pivots and other applications
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Professional and customer focused with attention to detail
- Experience in high volume multi entity multi-currency processing function
- Understanding and appreciation of audit SOX requirements
- Experience in supporting & guiding teams is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation Package:Benefit from a competitive salary Cafeteria benefits (SZP-card allowance) and an annual performance-based bonus. Flexible working arrangements and monthly pension fund contributions after six months of employment are also included.
- Comprehensive Health & Well-being Support:Enjoy a Medicover health insurance package with health screenings life accident and critical illness insurance as well as access to discounted dental care services. Stay active with a discounted All You Can Move Sport Pass and relax in our dedicated office areas equipped with massage chairs.
- Career Growth & Professional Development:Advance your skills through soft and hard skill training continuous learning opportunities and complimentary language courses available after three months of employment.
- Modern & Convenient Work Environment:Work in a modern office featuring standing desks and ergonomic chairs located approximately 10 minutes from the city center with complimentary parking provided.
- Inclusive Multilingual Culture:Join our multilingual work environment with native colleagues fostering a vibrant collaborative atmosphere supported by innovative technology.
- Engaging Community & Events:Participate in exciting team and company events including social responsibility initiatives and after-hours activities as we celebrate diversity and shared achievements.