Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant - India, Chennai - Hybrid, Office-Based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Financial Accountant at ICON, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and support strategic financial planning.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing and overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinating and executing month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Conducting detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements, and participating in internal and external audits.
• Developing and maintaining financial models and reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support for various business initiatives and projects.
• Mentoring and supervising junior accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.

Your Profile:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in financial accounting, with a proven track record of managing financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and provide clear financial insights.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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