Grants Specialist

Grants Specialist

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

As a Grants Specialist at ICON, you will contribute to our accounting and financial operations function, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to scientific operations activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, review or reconcile financial transactions and accounts.
• Support accurate period end close and financial reporting.
• Maintain evidence for controls, audit and compliance requirements.
• Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders on accurate financial information.

Required qualifications and experience

• Accounting or finance qualification, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and experience applying financial controls.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journals or financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP or financial systems.
• Practical experience with SAP in the context of the assigned role.
• Experience supporting accurate period end close and financial reporting.
• Experience maintaining evidence for controls, audit and compliance requirements.

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in grant writing, grant management, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA.
• Experience in a multinational or regulated organisation.
• Oracle, SAP or comparable ERP experience.

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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