Finance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join ICON

"At ICON, it's our People that set us Apart"

ICON plc, a leading global Contract Research Organisation employing 14,000 people in 40 countries. ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. www.iconplc.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Manage, support and provide guidance to a team of financial accountants responsible for the financial reporting of offshore ICON legal entities that Chennai Finance are responsible for
• Ensure the financial, statutory and taxation reporting for a portfolio of ICON entities is completed accurately and in accordance with the Group's reporting timetable and the relevant statutory reporting deadlines
• Take an active role in the development of the financial reporting function in Chennai

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Preparation of Monthly Financial Information for a number of ICON entities (including Management Accounts) with supporting commentary, within strict deadlines.

* Manage full Trial Balance and maintain monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations (including Bank, VAT, salaries etc)

* Manage, develop and strengthen the financial reporting team. This includes people management, performance management, employee relations, and training & development

* Full responsibility for ensuring entities are compliant with local legislative requirements, i.e., Financial Statements, tax returns, etc

* Liaising with local financial/taxation advisors as required

* Continuous review of the regional legislative environment to ensure the financial/tax aspects is in order and assist non finance depts in their compliance requirements.

* Ensuring processes are SOX compliant

* Monthly forecasting and assistance with the budget preparation

* Assisting the Senior Finance Manager with ad-hoc project work

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES SOUGHT:

* Be a fully qualified member of an internationally recognized accounting body (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA)

* At least 5 yrs relevant PQE gained in an international environment (or qualified by relevant experience) in management accounting, tax and operational support of a business.

* Have a number of years exposure to share service / centralized offshore financial reporting environment

* Have a number of years staff management experience

* Ability to build strong relationships with non finance departments

* Ability to manage on own initiative, manage tasks/assignments and problem solve

* Have attention to detail

* Oracle experience & advanced excel an advantage.

* Knowledge of the CRO industry preferable

* Willingness to travel occasionally on business

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/veteran, and committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.