JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
Abbott Ireland Nutrition Sligo
We understand that proper nutrition is the foundation for living the best life possible. That's why we develop science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. Our products help babies and children grow, keep bodies strong and active, and support the unique nutrition needs of people with chronic illnesses — to make every stage of life a healthy one.
Abbott is a leader in providing enteral nutrition feeding devices, including enteral feeding pumps and pump sets. Enteral feeding (also known as tube feeding) is a means of providing nutrition to people who cannot obtain nutrition by swallowing. Enteral nutrition contains all the calories and vitamins a person needs. Over the years, we've transformed from manual operations to a state-of-the-art, fully automated facility. Now located in Carbury Point, Finisklin, Sligo, our award-winning site is recognized for operational excellence, safety, training, and community involvement. The prestigious Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence highlights our commitment to continuous improvement and a culture of excellence, delivering sustainable results year after year.
Purpose of Role
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the CFS Finance Manager with a range of accounting, financial analysis, internal control and administration activities along with other statutory reporting requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Complete month end accounting activities (e.g. journal entries, reconciliations) for in scope entities.
* Financial analysis and reporting for in scope entities, including preparation of financial packs for quarterly board meetings.
* Support delivery of statutory accounts aligned with corporate, country/legal entity timelines.
* Build relationships and interact with key stakeholders to provide support, technical expertise and accounting guidance.
* Liaise with Internal and External Auditors as required.
* Ensure that the internal control environment for in scope entities is operating as intended and that any improvements are implemented in a timely fashion.
* Responsible for ensuring quality and on time completion for month end activities (journals, account recs) and performance reporting for entities in scope.
* Support the team's efforts on continuous improvement, and liaise with CFS EMEA hub to ensure end to end process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented
* Develop and improve processes and systems as required to ensure more efficient delivery of value-add information to both internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the CFS Ireland team to perform ad hoc and other special projects assignments, as required.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA
* BS degree in Accounting or Finance desirable
* 3+ years relevant experience in a complex global environment – preferably within a multi-currency, US GAAP based financial close environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
* SAP or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable
* Internal controls / Internal audit experience within a multi-national environment desirable
* Hands-on and self-starter mentality
* Able to manage responsibilities independently
* Excellent financial analysis skills with ability to summarise data into high quality deliverables.
* Strong computer skills especially MS Office & Power BI.
Minimum language skills
* Fluent in English essential
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Accounting & Reporting
DIVISION:
IFO International Finance
LOCATION:
Ireland > Sligo : Carbury Point, Finisklin Industrial & Technology Park, Sligo
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Cfsflx39 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable