Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Controlling Accountant for our client who is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant university,
• Minimum of 6 years relevant accounting, tax (local GAAP, USGAAP and IFRS ), cost management and AP experience in finance.
• Knowledge of SAP Finance modules.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical accounting skills.
• Good analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment within procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients.
• Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide high level technical and general accounting services in accordance with companys Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley rules and financial reporting requirements of the business unit (e.g. local GAAP, IFRS, USGAAP ).
• Input data accurately and within deadlines according to SOPs and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Recommend, develop, implement and / or maintain standards for functional roles.
• Analyze, prepare, and process journal entries; analyze, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Support local tax documents and declarations, prepare stamp tax calculation.
• Provide records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
• Prepare and follow up the periodic payment list for approval, and perform the matching of the payments with the invoices
• Prepare ad hoc reports for internal and inter-departmental use.
• Prepare reports and analyze for use in the annual external audit.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with all accounting regulations and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Check that appropriate approvals are obtained for accounting purposes.
• Provide recommendations to improve existing processes and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain receipts and disbursement reports.
• Interpret reports and records for managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.