Senior Accountant

Job Description

This position will assist in performing close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks. He/she will also ensure that accounting/reporting is performed in line with underlying SOX compliances and global accounting policies.

Job Responsibility

Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close accounting activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, expense trending analyses and memos along with auditable, adequate support for necessary approvals
Report monthly results timely into data mapping tool to help facilitate Avantor consolidated results
Assist Financial Reporting and Consolidation with month end close processes & data requirements
Perform activities such as reserves calculation (DFS, E&O, LIFO, Credit Memo, Bad Debt Reserves, etc.), accruals and prepayments, payroll, rebates calculation (Vendor & Customer), FX revaluation etc.
Perform monthly/quarterly/annual Flux analysis, info-pack preparation, tax package preparation, Blackline reconciliations
Analysis and resolution of intercompany differences between trading partners
Keep process documentation up to date
Controllership responsibilities to build and support Avantor’s control environment
Be an effective corporate accounting business partner to finance leaders by fostering relationships and developing an understanding of the financial processes, inter-department data, reporting requirements, current activities and special projects
Concisely and accurately communicates this gained knowledge back to the Controller’s Group
Assist with quarterly external audit process and internal audit process
Continuously analyzes ongoing processes within areas of responsibility to identify and implement process improvements to make the close process more efficient, data more easily accessible by the business, and enhance the data integrity of the financial position of the company and its related business units
Performs ad-hoc analyses and requests, including special projects (financial and economic in nature)

Requirements

Commerce Graduate/Postgraduate/CA Intermediate with 3-6 years of rich experience in Record to Report with demonstrated ability in Technical Accounting like Lease Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Accounting in Third party or Captive environment
Ability to work effectively with associates across multiple functions and regions
Experience creating processes and improving / simplifying process
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/financial systems
Experience with SAP/Hyperion preferred
Superior analytical and quantitative skills
ability to analyze complex processes/issues and drive simple outcomes
Strong collaboration and influencing skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP, IFRS) and corporate accounting policies and procedures
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance legislation and the ability to develop and apply what is required from SOX guidelines
Ability to compile, complete and analyze financial data / statements, including, but not limited to, Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong analytical skills
Well organized, able to coordinate, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and show initiative and desire to learn

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