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 Revenue Accountant in the Finance team you will assist in revenue recognition, forecasting, reporting and reconciliations and be responsible for a portfolio of projects and recognise revenues across the organisation’s departmental structure.
What you will be doing:
- Review and analyze revenue recognition for clinical trial contracts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to understand contract terms, milestones, and amendments that impact revenue.
- Prepare and maintain revenue schedules, reconciliations, and comprehensive supporting documentation.
- Provide well-organized revenue recognition evidence during external audits.
- Drive process and system improvements that streamline revenue accounting and reporting.
- Update financial systems with contractual arrangements, staffing plans, and delivered milestones.
- Prepare monthly revenue reports comparing actuals vs. forecast, including clear variance analysis.
- Perform regular reconciliations between contracts and revenue recognized.
- Assist with monthly reporting (forecast, backlog, utilization) and provide meaningful insights.
- Ensure revenue recognition complies with SOX requirements, including controls, documentation, approvals, and filing.
Your profile:
- Qualified Accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA (Big 4 Trained or Industry experienced)
- Financial analysis experience(interpreting data, terms, comfortable in Excel).
- Demonstrate an ability to balance own work in an efficient manner and to work with a high degree of own initiative.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- A collaborative mindset and curiosity to improve processes and drive accuracy.
The benefits of working in ICON as a Revenue Accountant are:
- Hybrid working model.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free on-site gym facilities & subsidised on-site food court.
- Free parking.
- Excellent career progression & cross function experience.
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Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture -one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career -both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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