AR Accountant (Early Talent Program)

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.

The Finalyst Program (TFP) program is a 24-months graduate program, where talents are invited to discover whether they have the determination to develop a life-long career in Finance and the Life Science sector, with the market leader in serving science. Successful applicants are carefully selected, consciously mapped, and assigned to various accounting roles over the 24-month fixed term hire period, doing real and impactful business and finance work, contributing significantly to the success of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Discover impactful work:

We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our AR SEA Team as a TFP supporting the regional work and driving initiatives in the region. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple divisions, geographies and functions. The role will be a great stepping stone to progress in a Finance career as it provides great insight into the company's structure and leadership objectives.

JD - AR Accountant

Position Summary:

Being part of Southeast Asia Accounting Shared Services Team, you will be reporting to the Accounts Receivable (AR) Supervisor, responsible for billing & cash applications for SEA customers, supporting strategic credit control and collection framework, providing effective credit risk management and driving collections performance. You will have exposure to management finance matrix including DSO, cash flow etc. You will also have opportunity to play a key role in process improvement and automation projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform timely cash receipting for SEA customers including month-end, quarterly and year-end closings
• Support customer billings through customer e-portals such as vendors.gov
• Participate in AR internal reviews with Collections team
• Participate in various finance projects and initiatives to drive process and productivity improvements
• Weekly cash flow update
• Collaboration with various stakeholders such as external Customers and internal Commercial and Customer Service teams to resolve issues with invoicing
• Perform Accounts Receivables duties in line with the company’s credit policies and procedures
• Perform periodic review and credit limits on customer accounts
• Ensure orders are managed and released timely in accordance to guidelines
• Work cross-functionally with FP&A, Commercial and Customer Services teams to resolve any outstanding discrepancies on AR
• Compile and maintain accurate and complete accounts receivable records in Cforia system to include contacts, status of past due, and any disputes identified
• Other ad-hoc duties as required or assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Accounting or Finance qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• 2-3 years AR or Billing experience, preferably from multinational companies and with experience leading a team
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills in English.
• Possess effective problem-solving skills and able to multitask efficiently
• Highly organized and independent with proven ability to deliver results, ensuring compliance to accounting standards and internal controls
• Has high level of integrity. Able to set goals and deliver under tight timelines
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), preferably with ERP experience

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. 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.

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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