Job Description

Company DescriptionAbout EurofinsEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agriscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR \xe2\x82\xac 6,515 million, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job Title: AccountantReporting To: DirectorWork Location: ChennaiWork Timing: Hybrid weekly 3 days (Mon-Wed) from officeAccountant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Acts as the primary finance department accountant for four or more legal entities.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial management reports, including internal and external monthly financial statements, quarterly reviews, annual audits, and annual budgets.
• Prepares general ledger entries, reconciles general ledger accounts, and analyzes financial data. Updates and maintains the general ledger chart of accounts.
• Creates and modifies financial reports using accounting software.
• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Updates and maintains fixed assets and depreciation schedules in the accounting software.
• Coordinates activities related to capital leases and loans.
• Prepares mid-year review and year-end audit work papers and assists external auditors during fieldwork.
• Maintains records for provisions for bad debts, actual bad debts, and recovery of bad debts.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Participates in a wide variety of special projects and compiles special reports.
• Operates personal computer efficiently and accurately with company-provided software programs including Great Plains Accounting, Word, Excel, and others.
• Works with both internal and external auditors in a professional manner.
• Recommends more accurate and efficient procedures for all accounting department functions.
• Ensures confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors, disclosing information only as authorized by corporate officials or approved in writing by the Accounting Manager or designated authority.
• Assists other accountants during month-end close or as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong computer skills especially within Microsoft Office.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attention to detail in establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, demonstrated proficiency in work, good communication skills, pride in appearance and conduct
• Meticulous work habits, cooperative and pleasant with coworkers
• Willingness to work overtime, work independently
• Follow and give detailed verbal and written instructions
• Clear understanding of workload distribution and priorities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and minimum of 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous use of Great Plains software preferred

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