Company Description
PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with about 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.
At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.
We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job Description
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Process all daily accounting transactions, including vendor invoices, payments, bank entries, journal postings, and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain accurate records across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll-related postings.
- Monthly & Quarterly Closing
- Lead the monthly and quarterly closing processes under local GAAP.
- Ensure accurate period-end adjustments and prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Align local financials with group accounting policies
- Group Reporting
- Prepare and submit country financial group reports to Headquarters on quarterly level in line with the group reporting timetable.
- Ensure accurate trial balances, intercompany reconciliations, and variance analyses in line with required group reporting activities.
- Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare and file VAT returns, statistical filings, and other required regulatory declarations.
- Ensure compliance with corporate income tax, withholding tax, and other local tax requirements.
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors, tax consultants, and local authorities.
- Annual Financial Statements
- Independently prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with local legal requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process, if required.
- Budgeting & Financial Support
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of local budgets and forecasts.
- Provide financial analysis and data to support decision-making by local management and HQ.
- Process Ownership and Miscellaneous
- Maintain well-documented accounting procedures and ensure effective internal controls in PSI Georgia.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and improve local finance processes.
- Participate in global financial projects, as requested.
- Ad-hoc services on any Finance and Accounting matters.
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 5 years of solid accounting experience, ideally in a multinational environment
- Hands-on experience in accounting and finance
- Ability to work independently and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings
- Experience working in an international environment, with both local and group reporting
- Strong knowledge of local accounting principles, legislation, and statutory requirements of Georgia
- Good understanding of local tax regulations of Georgia
- Experience in preparing and submitting both indirect and direct tax declarations
- Fluency in Georgian and English
- SAP experience is a plus
Additional Information
If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a growing company with true focus on its people, then PSI is the right choice for you