Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Senior Finance Operations Representative in Quezon City, Philippines
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Position Summary:
As Senior Finance Operations Representative of Finance Operations, your role will involve working with a large group of individuals responsible for timely and accurate transactional processing. The primary objective is to achieve all operational targets, while ensuring adherence to Service level agreements (SLAs).
The role would suit a candidate with excellent rapport building ability, strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability and passion to achieve critical metrics.
Responsibilities:
o Perform Accounting Operations activities within the designated portfolio in line with company policy.
o Liaise with other departments and communicate effectively.
o Proactively contact stakeholders and ensure requests are completed, issues are followed-up timely.
o Log, monitor and coordinate issues by liaising with the relevant functions to ensure prompt resolution.
o Arrange and lead internal and external stakeholder meetings to address and resolve issues.
o Consistently meet assigned targets and fulfil Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
o Ensure Operations software is updated at all times with regards to actions taken, follow-ups needed.
o Ensure the performance of all tasks is carried out in accordance with company policies, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Additional tasks include:
o Train and mentor new employees joining the department.
o Support with the creation and update of process documentation and training materials for processes, as needed.
o Coordinate with both Internal and External Audit teams to facilitate testing procedures.
o Other additional duties or tasks may be assigned periodically by the Line Manager.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
• Skills:
This position interacts with various levels of internal and external customers, and therefore effective and confident communication skills are required to effectively address issues, provide updates and lead successful customer negotiations.
Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating effectively with a wide range of people to achieve common goals.
Ability to work independently in order to resolve complex issues and perform first level escalations.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure prioritisation and timely completion of tasks and efficiency in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Problem-solving and analytical ability.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Willingness to train and mentor newcomers.
Good understanding of the process improvement methodology.
Thorough working knowledge of relevant accounting systems, policies and procedures.
• Qualifications and experience:
Fluent in English.
University or College degree / degree in accounting or finance is an advantage.
Functional process expertise within Accounting Operations.
Relevant software application proficiency is required (e.g., Oracle E1, SAP, etc.).
Excellent digital literacy and knowledge of the Microsoft Office software is required (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.