Senior Accounting Analyst

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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life‑changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world‑changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

The Senior Accounting Analyst will play an integral role in the General Accounting team. You will directly manage accounting controllership processes relating to US GAAP and local statutory reporting for the APAC region. You will be involved in working through complex issues and driving process improvements in collaboration with other finance and cross‑functional team members. In addition, as Illumina continues to grow globally into new and existing markets, you will have the opportunity to participate in business expansion initiatives and other strategic projects.

This position is based in our regional headquarters in Singapore. This position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to develop and grow in a global accounting team.

• Manage operational and month‑end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, analytical reviews and associated financial reporting for US GAAP and local statutory reporting
• Manage one or more functional accounting processes for the entities in the Asia Pacific region
• Support strategic cross‑functional projects in areas such as requirements gathering, user acceptance testing and process implementation
• Partner with teammates, global and cross‑functional stakeholders to establish a cadence for reviews and collaboration
• Identify, drive and/or participate in process improvement initiatives by applying analytical, communication, collaboration and problem‑solving skills
• Adept at balancing global systems/processes with local country‑specific regulations
• Participate in quarterly reviews, annual audits, and project testing for applicable areas of ownership
• Perform other general accounting duties as designated from time to time, which may include but not limited to financial closing, reporting, analytical reviews and statutory audits.
• Other duties/ projects as assigned.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance. Chartered Accountant/ CPA is a plus.
• Accounting/finance experience in MNCs and/or Big 4 firms with proficiency in US GAAP and IFRS
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Life science and/or manufacturing industries accounting experience a plus
• Resourceful, good organizational skills, detail‑oriented and able to work with independently
• Proven track record in driving projects and/or process improvement initiatives
• Comfortable to multi‑task in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to work and collaborate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in SAP
• Experience in data analytics tools and reporting a plus

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

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