Job Requirements

Our Company:

Mars Science & Diagnostics is a division of Mars Petcare, a diverse business dedicated to one purpose: A Better World for Pets™. Science & Diagnostics brings together the power of leading pet health science with expertise across diagnostics, data, and technology to change outcomes in pet health. Our veterinary diagnostics businesses including Antech, Heska and scil span point-of-care diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support, reference laboratories, veterinary imaging and technology, education and telemedicine with board-certified specialist support services. Our at-home diagnostics offering includes Whistle with smart devices to monitor pet health and Wisdom Panel, the world’s most accurate pet DNA test. For 60 years our Waltham Petcare Science Institute has been advancing science to better understand pet health.

As part of our business development, we are creating a new position in our accounting & finance department. Varied, challenging tasks in an international working environment: support for accounting integration of new business units, US GAAP & local GAAP, daily operations etc.

Work Experience

What are we looking for?

• Business studies with a focus on accounting, possibly CPA or training as an accountant with additional qualification as an international accountant

• Several years of professional experience in accounting with an international focus Experience in an auditing company is an advantage

• Sound knowledge in the areas of bookkeeping, accounting, and tax law

• Experience in the preparation of balance sheets in accordance with local- and US-GAAP

• Experience in working with ERP/reporting systems.

• Very good written and spoken French and English

• Structured and independent way of working

• Good MS Office skills, especially good Excel skills

• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills

• High level of self-initiative

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for various companies in accordance with local GAAP and US GAAP

• Determination and documentation of provisions and accruals

• Determination and documentation of balance sheet accounts, receivables, and liabilities

• Booking and maintenance of fixed assets, loans, and leasing contracts

• Reconciliation, analysis, and evaluation of balance sheet accounts as part of account reconciliations

• Reporting the results for the period to the parent company

• Performing, analyzing and documenting closing entries in accordance with internal controls guidelines

• Integration of new companies into the existing closing processes

• Participation in cross-departmental optimization projects