Position Summary:
The EMEA AP Accountant function is responsible for accurate & timely accounting of supplier invoices with regards to accounts
payable of the CTD EMEA entities in Horsham and Bishops Stortford (UK), Basel (Switzerland), Rheinfelden, Weil am Rhein
and Hegenheimer (Germany), Bleiswijk (Netherlands).
This role will work closely with the Senior AP Accountants, the AP Manager, CTD EMEA, the divisional Accounting and
Controlling, the corporate Accounting & Controlling teams and the EMEA FP&A team. The position holder will report to the AP
Manager, CTD EMEA.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through improved finance and accounting processes Hands-on, improved on time
and in full month-end processes and financial delivery to hit our growth & profitability targets and enhance our services for
our customers, our company and ultimately the patients we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
* Day to day processing of all supplier invoices
* Processing of invoices and manual inputting of freight billing
* Backup creation of pay runs on a weekly basis
* Vendor master data
* Reconciliation of supplier’s statements
* Investigate and resolve vendor queries
* Calculating different accruals for month end processes
* Liaising with suppliers, interaction and assistance with other members of the finance team
* Review, reconcile and enhance accounts payable activities to ensure all accounting activities are well supported,
documented and audit ready at all time
* Under guidance from the AP Manager CTD EMEA review and improve accounting activities & controls that are in
adherence with SOX, US GAAP and statutory laws
* Completes and manages other projects and ad hoc requests as per business need
* Demonstrates and promotes the company vision, values and competencies
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
* Candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: accounts payable knowledge, monthly, quarterly and
annual closing and financial reporting.
* The ideal candidate will show passion for finance & accounting activities and will embrace the Thermo Fisher Scientific
4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
* The ability to identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiatives through Practical Process
Improvement.
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* Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required.
* Proven history of building organisational relationships with peers and operating partners to enforce compliance of
finance and accounting processes.
* It is required that the candidate has the ability to manage multiple assignments, has good judgement, and priorities
projects and time effectively.
* The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continuous learning, show career progression and development, and
seek opportunities to stretch capabilities.
* Good skills with MS Excel are required; Further IT skills such as Oracle, CODA, Job Router are beneficial.
Requirements
* Years of Experience
* Required/Preferred
* Degrees and/or
Certifications
* Top 3-5 Skills
Required Skills: + years of experience
* Good skills with MS Excel
* Strong written communication skills
* Manage multiple assignments, has good judgement, and priorities projects and time
effectively.
Preferred Skills:
* Further IT skills such as Oracle, CODA, Job Router are beneficial.