Senior Financial Accountant

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.• Manage the monthly & quarterly reporting close process to strict deadlines ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the information reported• Manage all stock exchange reporting obligations (both NASDAQ/SEC) to strict deadlines ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the information reported• Act as a key liaison with external auditors to ensure timely sign off of technical accounting matters• Co-ordinate with the Financial Reporting team during the statutory reporting process for all legal entities ensuring compliance with all regulatory and taxation requirements• Provide accounting and regulatory guidance (both US GAAP & IFRS) to internal customers and stakeholders on key accounting issues impacting the business• Be accountable for complex accounting issues resolution process, including identifying, tracking, researching, analyzing and documenting technical accounting and presentation matters• Develop presentation materials for Audit Committee meetings• Develop & monitor key business and performance indicators in conjunction with Senior Management• Monitor, analyze and communicate status of emerging accounting guidance and its potential impact on the company• Foster close working relationship with business units and corporate functions to help in identifying accounting issues from new transactions or other activities• Oversee accounting and disclosure knowledge management to relevant Finance staff• Collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders to develop & continually improve processes& systems for both financial and statutory reporting• To perform this job successfully , an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Fully conversant with 'best practice' in accounting standards, policies and procedures, possessing a superior track record of technical financial and regulatory management within a significant and relevant industry sector• Leadership in all technical finance matters through building company wide 'Centre of excellence' finance function capability; continually aligning the finance function with the emerging needs of the business• Superior business analysis skills to evaluate , select and implement 'best in class' financial solutions capable of making a substantial contribution to the organization's capability to grow its business• Experienced in a range of finance disciplines including e.g. corporate finance, regulatory reporting, taxation, and treasury• Able to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of systems, initiatives and processes.• A self-confident , decisive personality whose superior interpersonal skills invite participation andengagement through effective communication and the ability to influence and negotiate• A natural networker with presence and gravitas who builds and nurtures relationships both internally and externally.• An accomplished leader with a reputation for tenacity, determination & professionalism while able to accommodate compromise• A dedicated professional, committed to delivering superior service through having an open disposition and a willingness to listen and learn• Comfortable with operating in a multinational working environment and will be cognisant of and empathetic with cultural issues