Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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. Ranked #69 on the 2022 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow an exciting career as part of the world leader serving science.

Position Summary:

Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) provides a broad offering of instruments, consumables, software, and services that are used for a range of applications in the laboratory, on the production line and in the field.

If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global, dynamic organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Accounting and Controllership function is the team for you.

The Accountant II will report directly to an AIG Group Controllership Supervisor, Accounting and will have execution responsibility for controls and compliance within the business. This role will work closely with the Division and broader Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) Finance teams, Global Business Shared Services (GBS), and Corporate Finance teams to drive and enhance controls and optimize processes.

What you will do:

Function as part of an impactful team of accounting professionals, working optimally to achieve Team, Division and Group goalsEnsure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of monthly close activitiesProcess relevant transactions in a timely and accurate manner, resolving any issues as neededManage relevant General Ledger accounts, including monthly analysis and adjustments as requiredPerform balance sheet account reconciliations, including general ledger accounts and sub ledger accountsPerform variance analysis including current-to-prior month/quarter/year fluctuationsManagement reporting to Division, Group or Corporate as requiredCollects, compiles, and verifies financial information to provide management with accurate and timely information for making decisionsWork effectively with Global Business Services and other Finance teams to ensure execution of end-to-end processesPartner optimally with Business Finance and all Operational functions to understand and deliver Controllership related requirementsSupport requests from external and internal auditors as well as various groups companywideSupport cross functional initiatives to drive PPI and improve complianceSupport special projects as required across AIG Group Controllership

Education

Required: An undergraduate degree in Accounting, CA/CPA or equivalent designation preferred

Experience

3-4 years of dynamic accounting/finance experience in large complex, multinational organization with experience in Accounting, Controls or Audit

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience of month end reporting, statutory accounts, management accounting & balance sheet reconciliationsExperience within an audit role would be advantageousHighly motivated and detail oriented individual with excellent communication, computer and organisational skillsAbility to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environmentProficient user of Excel; experience with SAP (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desiredProficient verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of personnelEnglish at least B2

Travel requirements

Less than 10% domestic/international travel required

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