See Yourself at Telix

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements for various legal entities across multiple currencies, in compliance with GAAP and IFRS. You will manage timely recording and reporting of accounting transactions, assist with purchase price accounting for mergers and acquisitions, and support inventory confirmations and transfer pricing transactions. Partnering with the FP&A team, you will analyze monthly activities to explain variances and enhance forecasting, while ensuring proper intercompany transaction balancing and SOX compliance. Your responsibilities also include co-leading month-end and year-end close activities, maintaining accounting documentation, staying updated on regulatory changes, and collaborating with various teams to improve processes and systems. Additionally, you will provide support during audits, implement corrective actions based on findings, and embody a shared services mindset to drive cross-functional initiatives and address evolving business needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure timely recording, analyzing and reporting of accounting transactions.
• Ensure full and complete balancing of intercompany transactions to allow for proper elimination at group level.
• Co-lead and participate in month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry posting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Complete inventory confirmations, journal entries and transfer pricing transactions within the accounting system.
• Partner with FP&A team to analyze monthly activity to explain reporting variances and enhance forecasting
• Collaborate with various teams and team members regarding SOX compliance activities, internal and external audits.
• Provide back-up and support for other accountants and ensure proper cross training.
• Assist in purchase price accounting transactions and opening balance sheet for mergers and acquisitions.
• Understand and support revenue recognition in accordance with ASC606 and IFRS 15.
• Understand, support and record transactions related to right our use assets, leases, ASC842.
• Understand, support, record and reconcile transactions related to various tangible and intangible assets.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and best practices.
• Support the review of financial statements for a variety of legal entities, in multiple currencies, to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data in compliance with accounting standards, GAAP & IFRS.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, evaluating their impact on the organization, and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide guidance on financial principles and address any related inquiries or concerns.
• Embody a shared services mindset to work cross functionally and with a variety of teams.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects aimed at improving processes, systems, and controls.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls related to revenue recognition and rebate programs.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and support related to revenue and revenue related processes, controls, and compliance.
• Implement corrective actions and improvements based on audit findings and recommendations.
• All other duties as assigned, which may change from time to time to meet business needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent certification highly preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including a solid background in financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end/year-end processes.
• Experience with international accounting standards or working in a global organization.
• Strong proficiency in SAP or other accounting software programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills.
• Demonstrated involvement in mergers and acquisitions with an understanding of closing/purchase price accounting transactions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Capabilities:

• Inclusive Mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Creativity and Innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges.
• Commitment to Excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do.
• Results-Oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results in a high paced organization.
• Ethical Behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Communication Skills: Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with cross-functional teams, explain complex accounting concepts, and present financial information accurately to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals.
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges.
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

Competencies:

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of accounting principles, standards (GAAP & IFRS), financial application and financial reporting, including acquisition purchase price accounting.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in assisting with financial statement preparation, journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., ERP systems like SAP or Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulations, SOX, and internal controls related to financial reporting.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to financial statements, resolve discrepancies, and propose solutions for process improvement.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in accounting standards, regulations, and business processes, and implement necessary adjustments in revenue accounting practices.
• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to ethical behavior and integrity in financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Experience in guiding and developing junior staff.
• Process Improvement: Aptitude for identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements in accounting processes.