Job Summary

This position will assist in performing monthly global financial accounting activities and reporting tasks.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities (List in order of importance)

- Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close accounting activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, expense trending analyses and memos along with auditable, adequate support for necessary approvals. Report monthly results timely into data mapping tool to help facilitate Avantor consolidated results.

- Activities include but are not limited to reserves calculation (DFS, E&O;, Credit Memo, Bad Debt Reserves, etc.), accruals and prepayments).

- Perform monthly/quarterly/annual Flux analysis, info-pack preparation, tax package preparation, Blackline reconciliations & resolve reconciling/open items on a timely basis.

- Analysis and resolution of intercompany differences between trading partners.

- Keep process documentation up to date.

- Controllership responsibilities to build and support Avantor s control environment.

- Be an effective accounting business partner to finance leaders by fostering relationships and developing an understanding of the financial

- Processes, inter-department data, reporting requirements, current activities and special projects. Concisely and accurately communicates this gained knowledge back to the Controller s Group.

- Assist with external audit process and internal audit process.

- Continuously analyzes ongoing processes within areas of responsibility to identify and implement process improvements to make the close process more effective, data more easily accessible by the business, and enhance the data integrity of the financial position of the company and its related business units. Support on projects undertaken within the Controllership Org.

- Performs ad-hoc analyses and requests, including special projects (financial and economic in nature).



And other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

- Commerce Graduate/Postgraduate/CA Intermediate with 4-6 years of rich experience in Record to Report with demonstrated ability in Technical Accounting like Lease Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Accounting in Third party or Captive environment.

- Microsoft Office knowledge, specifically Excel, is necessary and ERP knowledge is mandatory, SAP is preferable

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities &

Competencies (Those necessary to achieve conformity of products and services)

- An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP, IFRS) and corporate accounting policies and procedures is necessary. This is generally acquired through education process, with practical application gained through work experience.

- This position also requires knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance legislation and the ability to develop and apply what is required by SOX guidelines. This is generally acquired through training sessions and practical application gained through work experience.

- This position requires the ability to compile, complete and analyze financial data / statements, including, but not limited to, Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements are a necessity.

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential due to the degree of documentation and interaction with various departments, business leaders and internal and external auditors.

- Associate will need to develop strong analytical skills and will need to be well organized, able to coordinate, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and show initiative and desire to learn.

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