Staff Accountant
Job Type : (12 Months temporary contract)
Staff Accountant
Date : 07 May 2024
Location : Epalinges
Company : Ichnos Sciences Inc.
As a Staff Accountant at Ichnos/IGI you will be a key member of the Global finance team. You will work closely with the Accounting Supervisor and Head of Finance. You should be a detail-oriented individual looking to learn .
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes including but not limited to processing of vendor invoices, maintaining vendor relationship, payment issuance, issuing customer invoices, collection and customer relations.
- Responsible for recording various transactions in SAP byDesign.
- Participate in monthly close process including preparation of depreciation and amortization entries, accrual entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and flux analysis.
- Research and respond timely and accurately to business partner inquiries.
- Prepare and follow up on quarterly VAT returns.
- Responsible for transactions and maintenance related to corporate credit card and out-of-pocket expenses through Concur.
- Business Partnership and Collaboration: The candidate must demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships with Finance and non-Finance business partners. The candidate should be proactive exhibiting strong communication with business partners and a willingness to maintain open and transparent communication across the organization.
- Support the Accounting Supervisor and Head of VP with accounting and finance responsibilities including but not limited to documentation of processes, automation projects, annual audits, tax filings etc.
- Ad hoc projects.
WHAT YOU BRING TO Ichnos/IGI:
- BS/BA in Finance, Accounting or similar discipline.
- Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry experience preferred but not required.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience performing accounting tasks including but not limited to processing invoices, creating customer invoices, journal entries, month-end close tasks and reconciliation.
- Detail-oriented with an ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Well organized individual who understands the need for processes and controls.
- Knowledge of IFRS and/US GAAP would be good but not required.
- Ability to manage deadlines from multiple project streams.
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP byDesign preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 required.