Job Description
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.Position Summary:Being part of Southeast Asia Accounting Shared Services Team, you will be reporting to the Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager, and responsible for leading the billing & cash applications for SEA customers. 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:Overseeing two (2) AR Accounting Assistants, you will be leading and helping the team in executing the following areas of work.Perform timely cash receipting for SEA customers including month-end, quarterly and year-end closingsSupport customer billings through customer e-portals such as vendors.govParticipate in AR internal reviews with Collections teamParticipate in various finance projects and initiatives to drive process and productivity improvementsWeekly cash flow updateCollaboration with various stakeholders such as external Customers and internal Commercial and Customer Service teams to resolve issues with invoicing
Responsibilities + Skills
Accounting or Finance qualification (Degree or equivalent), preferably with certified/chartered accountancy4-5 years AR or Billing experience, preferably from multinational companies and with experience leading a team
Education
An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills in English.Possess effective problem-solving skills and able to multitask efficientlyHighly organized and independent with proven ability to deliver results, ensuring compliance to accounting standards and internal controlsHas high level of integrity. Able to set goals and deliver under tight timelines
Experience