Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Position Title: Accountant

Location: Scoresby, Victoria

Reports To: Financial Controller

Position Summary: The Financial Accountant will support the Financial Controller and Senior Accountant in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supporting local business needs, and facilitating effective communication with the Global Business Services (GBS) centre. Additionally, the Accountant will act as a backup for the Customer Master Data Administrator, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of customer data.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist in collaborating with the GBS team to ensure all financial transactions are recorded correctly and reported accurately.
• Support the review and approval of financial data provided by the GBS team, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide basic financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Assist in coordinating with the GBS and external tax consultants to ensure compliance with local tax legislations and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with GBS and internal/external auditors to facilitate audit processes.
• Support the administration of the ATO portal, including tax lodgement (GST, PAYG instalment notices).
• Assist in the timely lodgement of payment times reporting and business statistics surveys.

Process Improvement:

• Find opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in collaboration with the GBS centre.
• Assist in initiatives to streamline accounting processes and enhance the quality of financial information.

Support and Training:

• Provide support to local business divisions on accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Assist in resolving accounting issues and discrepancies in coordination with the GBS centre, regional and global accounting team.
• Participate in the finance attendance of inventory cycle count programs.

Treasury Management:

• Assist in the management of bank guarantees and physical cheques.
• Liaise with local banks to ensure efficient handling of financial transactions and banking relationships.

Customer Master Data Administration (Backup):

• Act as a backup for the Customer Master Data Administrator.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of customer master data.
• Assist in maintaining and updating customer information in the relevant systems

Ad Hoc Projects:

• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required by the local business or corporate finance team.
• Support the implementation of new accounting systems and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in multinational corporation(s) and/or big 4/mid tier accounting firm(s).
• Experience working and coordinating with offshore teams is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between different teams and cultures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel,
• Experience with SAP, Oracle E1 is desirable.

Competencies:

• Ability to work autonomously and handle several priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Benefits

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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