Balance SheetsExternal AuditsFinancial AccountingFlux AnalysisGeneral LedgersJournal EntriesLedger ManagementMonth-End Close ProcessStatutory Accounting PrinciplesU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Senior (5-8 years) -
LondonUK
4820+ employees
BiotechnologyDiagnosticsLife SciencesHealthcare
Role
Who you are
Bachelors (or equivalent) in the Accounting field
Experience in ERP Financial and General Ledger Modules
Knowledge of both US GAAP and Local GAAP
A proven background in all aspects of financial Accounting
Fluency in English (verbal and written)
Desirables
Masters (or equivalent) in the Accounting field
International experience
Advanced knowledge in MS Excel
Knowledge in SAP
A second European language
What the job involves
Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Support the monthly close in accordance with US GAAP while ensuring proper maintenance of statutory financials. This includes interfacing with corporate accounting external accounting firms and external auditors.
Support the external provider with the preparation of statutory accounts VAT and Tax returns and completion of SOX and External Audits
Prepare flux analysis and comment on variances
Support the EMEA Finance strategy of operational excellence and continuous process improvement
Cepheid is dedicated to improving healthcare by pioneering molecular diagnostics that combine speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The company's GeneXpert® systems and Xpert® tests automate highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, providing A Better Way for institutions of any size to perform world-class PCR testing. Cepheid’s broad test portfolio spans respiratory infections, blood virology, women’s and sexual health, TB and emerging infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infectious diseases, oncology and human genetics. The company’s solutions deliver actionable results where they are needed most – from central laboratories and hospitals to near-patient settings.