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OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Position Summary:
Thermo Fisher Scientific have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join the External Reporting Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding Global Business Service Centre which offers great career development and opportunities. The successful candidate will be a key team member working alongside a colleague to ensure accurate reporting.
What you will do:
- Responsible for motivating and developing a team of professional individuals.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements in Local GAAP.
- Plan, coordinate and execute against the external reporting timetable.
- Lead the completion of all statutory audits– this will involve managing a number of internal and external stakeholders.
- Review board packs and lead board meetings for approval of financial statements.
- Work with external advisers to ensure tax returns are prepared and filed on time.
- Responsible for VAT/GST reporting, submissions and payments.
- Drive standardization of processes and seek out cost saving opportunities.
- Expert in complex technical accounting transactions.
- Ensure completion of local country statistical filing requirements.
- Work with EY and corporate tax to ensure all transfer pricing documentation is in place.
Who we are looking for:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant with a strong academic background
- Finance experience in a management position responsible for statutory reporting, auditing corporate tax and VAT/GST.
- Strong technical orientation with an understanding of both US GAAP/IFRS – any local GAAP experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent problem solver with a focus on delivering high quality output within strict deadlines.
- Demonstrates highest level of integrity, trust and strong compliance orientation.
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient user of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Skills Required
- Qualified Chartered Accountant
- Finance experience in a management position
- Strong technical orientation with US GAAP/IFRS knowledge
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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