Accountant II
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob 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.
How you will make an impact:
If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global multi-faceted organization Thermo Fisher Scientifics Accounting and Controllership function is the team for you. With a keen understanding of laws regulations and compliance as well as reporting requirements consistent with USGAAP this team uses innovative financial systems and controls data security and robust processes to protect the companys assets and support its short- and long-term growth on a global scale. From technical accounting to budgeting and forecasting to planning and reporting you will build relationships with internal and external audit teams as well as key business partners to drive sophisticated business decisions. You will have an opportunity to build strong organizational alliances to understand and mitigate risk as well as capture opportunities and provide valuable support to all business partners.
Seeking a proficient finance team member who will provide finance accounting and compliance to the xx business. The successful candidate will implement accounting controls and compliance procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial addition the position holder will identify and recommend operational improvement opportunities and support leadership in achieving of business objectives.
What you will do:
Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries accruals reporting and analysis
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP Sarbanes-Oxley requirements company policy approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommend changes to strengthen control environment
Perform sophisticated accounting treatment and prepare financial documents and supplementary reporting
Support internal and external audit requirements
Exercise sound data stewardship - following data policies (retention privacy security) and detailing procedures
Drive continuous improvement and use systems to increase controls and efficiencies
Listen proactively and collaborates across functional lines
Ensure effective data security and controls within ERP financial systems and data flows
How you will get here:
Requirements
Advanced Degree with no prior experience or Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of accounting experience preferably in a large multinational organization or shared services environment
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls
Proficient user of Excel; experience with XX ERP (or equivalent) PowerPoint and Hyperion is desired
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Takes personal accountability for decisions and actions
Challenges the status quo; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights and solutions to strengthen our performance.
Travel requirements
Less than 25% domestic/international travel required
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
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