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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 Galway
Abbott in Galway serves as the international hub for Abbott's Rapid Diagnostics business, which delivers annually more than 2 billion tests. As the global leader in point-of-care diagnostics, Abbott offers the broadest portfolio of best-in-class rapid tests, services, and handheld devices across all healthcare settings: the lab, the clinic, remote healthcare outposts, retail outlets, the patient's bedside and at home. Our industry-leading near patient tests and services are unmatched across key health and therapeutic areas, including: infectious disease, cardio metabolic & informatics, toxicology and consumer diagnostics.
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 Galway
Abbott in Galway serves as the international hub for Abbott's Rapid Diagnostics business, which delivers annually more than 2 billion tests. As the global leader in point-of-care diagnostics, Abbott offers the broadest portfolio of best-in-class rapid tests, services, and handheld devices across all healthcare settings: the lab, the clinic, remote healthcare outposts, retail outlets, the patient's bedside and at home. Our industry-leading near patient tests and services are unmatched across key health and therapeutic areas, including: infectious disease, cardio metabolic & informatics, toxicology and consumer diagnostics.
One of the key functions in Galway is Global Business Services, which provides number of shared services activities across finance, purchasing, quality, technical and customer services for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Various global and EMEA commercial and operational management teams across our infectious disease and cardio metabolic businesses are also based in Galway, overseeing the supply of millions of rapid tests from HIV to diabetes to COVID-19, to patients in many regions across the world.
We are looking for an experienced General Ledger Accountant to join our Galway team. Please note this position is a 12 month fixed term contract
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly financial reports including analysis of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss;
* Preparation and review of Statutory Financial Statements;
* Liaising with external auditors for periodic and year-end review procedures for local statutory audits;
* Liaising with Tax Specialists and Advisors ensuring compliance with all external reporting requirements including VAT, Corporation tax, CSO, etc.;
* Assisting with requirements for SOX Compliance and Reporting;
* Preparation, analysis and posting of journals at month end;
* Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations at month end;
* Ensure compliance with Corporate policies and accounting standards;
* Enhancement of existing processes and development of new ones to ensure the most efficient completion of duties.
What You'll Need
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA equiv) with strong technical accounting skills.
* Third Level Degree or equivalent.
* 0-5 years relevant experience – preferably with Shared Service Centre and multinational corporation background.
* SAP/Oracle or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
* Be an effective team player with ability to work under own initiative.
* Strong computer skills especially MS Office.
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