Assistant controller/Accounting specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD) - Phadia AB in Uppsala

A day in the Life:

• Drive and handle timely and high-quality relations with Global Business Services (GBS) in Paisley. Responsible for ensuring that the GBS service levels are met or exceeded on behalf of IDD Uppsala (Phadia group companies).
• Retained activities and tasks in Accounting Uppsala.
• Key local resource in support of annual audits, tax and SOX audits, and any other audits in relation to the group companies.
• SAP Capital expenditure management in IDD Uppsala.
• Lead and take part in other financial tasks and projects as the need arises.
• Analytical support to various functions in the organization.
• Initiate and drive efficiency and improve daily operations and business support.
• Maintain accurate internal controls over financial reporting, including Sunshine Act Reporting, Medtech Reporting and fulfilling SOX requirements.

Keys to Success:

Education

Bachelor Degree in Economics and Business Administration

Experience

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration.

3-5 years of work experience from similar role.

Experience from working in an international organization is a merit.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Candidate will demonstrate senior proficiency in the following areas: financial reporting, internal control, analysis and technical accounting knowledge.
• Good written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments, has good judgment, and prioritizes projects and time efficiently.
• Good skills with MS Excel, SAP and HFM are required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Benefits

We offer accurate remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. We offer 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!