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Title: Senior AccountantRequisition ID: 70942
Date: Jul 29, 2025
Location:Dublin, Leinster, IE
Department: Finance
Description:This is a hybrid position, 3 days a week onsite in our Dublin location. At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century.
Our story began when Herman O.
West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2.
Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.
A name started our story.
How will yours help write our future?
There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development.
Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work.
And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job SummaryTo position itself to meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, West Pharmaceutical Services have developed a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification and centralization of global accounting operations.
In accordance with that strategy, we are migrating our financial reporting systems onto one main SAP ERP.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Finance Manager, in this role, you will support the migration of finance activities into GFS Dublin as part of Record to Report.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnalyze current balance sheet reconciliations and clear any unreconciled items prior to migrationWork with D&T to resolve any system issues identifiedPreparation and review of monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner and in accordance with US GAAPPreparation, analysis and review of journal postingsPreparation, analysis and review of balance sheet reconciliations at month endCalculation, posting and review of monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately capturedReview and reconciliation of inter-company accountsPreparation of multi-currency bank reconciliationsPreparation of variance analysisStatutory reporting under Local GAAP requirementsProcessing of transactional taxes e.g.
VATSupport annual corporation tax complianceControl environment:Ensure that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP and SEC reporting requirementsAccountable for ensuring that company policies and procedures (internal controls) are implemented to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protectedSupport the Sarbanes Oxley activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of dutiesLiaise with internal and external auditorsProcess, technology and service:Support deployment of SAP S/4 HANA and other systems e.g.
Blackline to garner greater efficiency within the Record to Report functionSupport implementation of Artificial Intelligence and /or RPA to drive further efficiency and effectiveness in our delivery of accounting servicesOther duties as assignedEducationBachelors degree or equivalent in Finance or AccountingWork ExperienceMinimum 5 years Candidate requires private industry experience in multinational manufacturing companies; experience in consolidation role preferred requiredSenior Accountant - minimum 3+ years of PQE experiencePreferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBig 4 an advantagePrevious Shared Service Centre with multinational publicly quoted company experienceWorking knowledge of US GAAPProficient in SAP or similar ERPProficient in MS Office applicationsExperience of Bl tools an advantageExcellent communication and leadership skillsAble to multi taskAble to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job DescriptionAble to comply with the company's safety policy at all timesAble to comply with the company's quality policy at all timesLicense and CertificationsQualified accountant i.e.
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA requiredAdditional RequirementsPosition operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
May need to stand or sit for extended periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and armsUse written and oral communication skillsRead and interpret data, information and documentsMust maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situationsMust be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, tight deadlines, problem solve, and prioritizeAbility to make work independently and sound decision makingObserve and interpret situations, analyze and solve problemsAble to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRIDTravel Requirements10%: Up to 26 business days per yearPhysical RequirementsSedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to ****** .
Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
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