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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Thermo Fisher Scientific have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join the External Reporting Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding Global Business Service Centre which offers great career development and opportunities. The successful candidate will be a key team member working alongside a colleague to ensure accurate reporting. What will you do? Preparation of statutory financial statements for a number of European legal entities. Coordinate and manage external statutory and tax audits reported through the Centre of Excellence team, ensuring adherence to the external reporting timetable. Responsible for resolving technical accounting matters. Complete/coordinate local statistical reporting requirements set by authorities. Preparation of year end board packs and report financial performance to stakeholders. Monitor tax compliance calendar and liaise with third party advisers to ensure that all returns, tax filings and payments are submitted timely. Work with the wider team on PPI (process improvements). Working cross functionally with the other finance and non-finance teams based both on site and remotely. Who we are looking for: Professional qualification preferred An individual with a passion, commitment and desire to succeed. Highly motivated and detail oriented with excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, computer and organisational skills. Demonstrates the highest level of integrity, trust and strong compliance orientation. Experience of statutory reporting, management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations Prior exposure to tax returns & year end reporting would be advantageous. Previous experience in a large-scale organisation would be beneficial. Ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment and to work well under time constraints. Proficient user of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Working knowledge of ERPs (E1, SAP etc.) (Desired but not essential)
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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