Job Description

　　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 #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

　　Position Summary:

　　Reporting to the AR Supervisor, the Associate Accountant is responsible in supporting strategic credit control and collection framework, providing effective credit risk management and driving collections performance. Account Receivable includes Credit & Collections, Billing and Cash Applications. The position is responsible to achieve AR key metrics and deliverables to support our business objectives and includes, but not limited to, supporting project implementations and business partnering.

　　Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

　　Perform Accounts Receivables duties in line with the company’s credit policies andprocedures.

　　Perform periodic review of credit limits on customer accounts

　　Ensures orders are managed and released timely in accordance to guidelines

　　Compile and maintain accurate and complete accounts receivable records in Cforia system to include contacts, status of past due, and any disputes identified

　　Work cross-functionally with FP&A, Commercial and Customer Services teams to resolve any outstanding discrepancies on AR

　　Assist in establishing and maintaining appropriate internal controls to ensure 100% SOX compliance

　　Participate in various finance SOP projects and initiatives to drive process improvements and automation

　　Participate and support on revenue recognition accounting

　　Manage and consolidate SEATW reporting for provision of bad debts, DSO, monthly/quarterly business review and Working Capital review

　　Perform Cashflow forecasting, analysis and Bi-weekly AR review with controllers

　　Other AR accounting tasks include but are not limited to:

　　Reviewing monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting packages

　　Reviewing SAB104 for revenue recognition, and ensuring that transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with policies in the proper accounting periods

　　Reviewing monthly ageing reports and analysis

　　Monitoring credit reviews using financial and/or relevant reports

　　Managing various audits

　　Other ad-hoc duties as required and/or assigned.

　　Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

　　Accounting qualification (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accountancy)

　　4 years B2B Accounts Receivable experience, preferably from multinational companies

　　Prior experience in AR Reporting ie: band debts reporting, DSO monthly and quarterly reporting, working capital review.

　　An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills in English. Comfortable and adept at presenting to various people including stakeholders, senior management and external customers

　　Possess effective problem solving skills , strong analytical skill and able to multitask efficiently

　　Highly organized and independent with proven ability to deliver results

　　Has high level of integrity. Able to set goals and deliver under tight timelines

　　Strong proficiency in programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

　　Strong stakeholder management when liaising with Commercial, FP&A, Customer Care teams

　　Skills and Attributes

　　Own the Customer

　　Is internal customer-centric

　　Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a “can do” attitude

　　Find a Better Way

　　Greets challenge and change as opportunity

　　Win Together

　　Inspires, motivates and collaborates with others

　　Stretches across borders, breaks silos and builds effective partnerships with customers and colleagues

　　Working Conditions

　　We are in a dynamic working environment and are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

　　Benefits

　　We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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