Accountant

Overview

This position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the organization. Reporting to the Finance Director, Global Operations, this is a critical business partner to the local stakeholders which encompasses global manufacturing, procurement, materials, facilities, supply chain / logistics, quality, R&D, tax, treasury and corporate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial close activities, reviewing journals, accruals, journals, cross charges, schedules preparations/reconciliations etc.
• Manage intercompany transactions.
• Ensure timely completion of corporate reporting, government statistics and others.
• Responsible for GST reporting, capital asset and lease accounting.
• Assist with audits, tax matters, providing support and documentations.
• Assist with cashflow management including cross border payments and receipts.
• Develop and document work instructions and processes.
• Participate in projects as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or ACCA and 5+ years of progressive, relevant experience, preferably with some years in an audit firm.
• Working knowledge of GST.
• Experience with SAP, Blackline, advanced Microsoft Excel, and Analysis for Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Comfortable with Matrix reporting structure and US MNC.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, structured thinker with ability to handle multiple assignments, work flexible hours and consolidate and analyze/interpret information/data from multiple, disparate sources.
• Ability to work independently, guide and collaborate with fellow team members.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.