Financial Accountant II

Financial Accountant

Location: Chennai, India

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. As a Financial Accountant you will ensure timely and accurate financial information is produced in order for the company to meet established goals and objectives while ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to.

Overview of the role

• Preparation of Monthly Financial Information for two or more European entities including Management Accounts 
• Manage full Trial Balance and maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Calculation of Cost-plus revenue
• Ensuring entities are compliant with local statutory requirements, i.e. VAT returns, Statutory Financial Statements, CT returns and all other filings are completed and filed in accordance with local legislation & timelines
• Liaising with local financial advisors to ensure efficient information flows to ensure local accounts are accurate
• Ensuring all processes are SOX compliant
• Assisting Tax Manager with tax issues across range of European entities
• Weekly cashflow monitoring and reporting
• Liaising with and assisting external auditors – at both group and local levels
• Monthly and annual assistance with forecast and budget preparation
• Assisting Finance Manager with various relevant information requirements

Role Requirements

• 2-4 yrs PQE ACA/CIMA/ACCA with good accounts preparation experience
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Good Systems experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Work as part of a team
• Qualified CA

Benefits of Working in ICON

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.   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 - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

From a small team of 5 people in 1990, ICON now employs over 12,600 people across 89 offices in 37 countries. We have mainly grown organically, but have bolstered our growth through a number of strategic acquisitions which have broadened our service portfolio and have added scale to existing services. To know more about us visit www.iconplc.com