Finance Coordinator - employee expenses

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Location Specific Information: 

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Coordinator to join our dynamic team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. The successful candidate will be a key member of our finance team, specifically focusing on Employee Expense Management. The Finance Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our expense processes, contributing to the financial health and operational excellence of the organization. 
  

Role Summary: 

Our colleagues in Financial Shared Service Center strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments. 

The role will be based in the Accounts Payable department with the possibility for promotion into other areas of the Team or the Finance department when qualifications and deeper accounting knowledge are developed. 
  

Main Responsibilities: 

- Audit and processing expense reports for payment within the company ERP system while ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations and PPD internal policies and procedures. 

 - Provide support on expenses-related questions and guidance to employees through different communication channels. 

- Managing and administration of corporate credit card programs, dealing with queries, payments, salary deductions and reconciliations. 

- Provide backup during financial audits and accounting queries. 

- Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of company expense policies and industry regulations. 

- Provide guidance to employees on expense policies and procedures. 

- Prepare detailed reports and analysis on expense trends, variances, and compliance metrics for management review. 

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and streamline workflows. 

- Support AP month end closing activities. 

Education: 

- Bachelor’s degree in economics/finance/accounting or higher. 
  

Experience: 

- At least 2+ years of experience in an international corporate environment, preferably within Finance area, is considered a strong advantage. 
  

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

- Excellent in English (verbal and written). 

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. 

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in financial record-keeping and reporting. 

- Time management and organizational skills. 

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