Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
General Purpose of the Position:
The position of Compliance Specialist I is responsible for monitoring activities related to the execution and compliance of controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) framework as well as specific operational controls for each department. Additionally, this person must conduct continuous control reviews and report deficiencies found to management using official channels.
The position is responsible for providing recommendations aimed at improving the control environment and mitigating risks, as well as supporting the Supervisor and team in other tasks that aim to maintain a strong and solid internal control system within the shared services center in Costa Rica.
Main Responsibilities
- Work with Service Center areas and their staff to ensure that internal controls are adequately designed and monitored.
- Assist operations in developing and maintaining control documentation and related processes in compliance with the Service Center's control framework.
- Assist operations with remediation plans for identified control opportunities.
- Work under the highest standards of the Company's ethics, maintaining an impartial position in carrying out their reviews.
- Maintain engagement and communication through phone, email, chat, or any other means, with clients involved in the processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement related to the Finance department, proposing efficient solutions and best practices.
- Provide support and perform any other requests required by the company's needs.
- Analyze accounting information to resolve discrepancies that may arise and identify the root cause to avoid similar situations.
Basic Requirements (mandatory)
- University student in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance.
- 4 years of experience in Accounting/Finance/Internal Control and/or Auditing.
- Experience in Shared Service Centers.
- B2+ level of English.
- MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook - Intermediate Excel.
- Positive, passionate about controls, and energetic; ability to work proactively to keep work up to date.
- Excellent interpersonal relationships and ability to work under pressure.
- High standards of quality and sense of urgency to achieve the Center's results.
Competencies
- Put the customer first.
- Take ownership of their results.
- Find a better way to do things every day.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that by embracing individual differences, we can drive innovation and achieve even greater success.
Don't miss this ambitious opportunity to join a leading global company and make a significant impact on our team. Apply now and be part of our success story!
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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