Financial Accountant I

Financial Accountant I (Chennai)

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Financial Accountant I at ICON, you will financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

What You Will Do

You will take responsibility for finance and financial management deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Recording and reconciling financial transactions in compliance with accounting principles.
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing and vendor management.
• Assisting with financial analysis in decision-making processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Your Profile

You will bring relevant finance and financial management experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience

• CMA/ CA/ CPA Qualified (This is Must)
• 1+ years of experience in accounting or financial roles (internship experience considered).
• Should have experience in Month End Closures, Payroll postings, Accruals, Fixed Assets, Prepayments
• Experience in Balance Sheet Reconcilation
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

What ICON can offer you

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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