ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
As a Financial Accountant I at ICON, you will financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
What You Will Do:
You will take responsibility for finance and financial management deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Recording and reconciling financial transactions in compliance with accounting principles.
- Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing and vendor management.
- Assisting with financial analysis in decision-making processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Your Profile:
You will bring relevant finance and financial management experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- CMA/ CA/ CPA Qualified (This is Must)
- 1+ years of experience in accounting or financial roles (internship experience considered).
- Should have experience in Month End Closures, Payroll postings, Accruals, Fixed Assets, Prepayments
- Experience in Balance Sheet Reconcilation
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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Skills Required
- CMA, CA, or CPA qualification
- At least 1 year of experience in accounting or financial roles; internship experience considered
- Experience with month-end closures, payroll postings, accruals, fixed assets, and prepayments
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliation
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with financial software such as QuickBooks or SAP
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
