Record to Report - Accountant

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JOB DESCRIPTION:Abbott in Ireland Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,500 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Are you looking for a new opportunity to gain new experience in a global Shared Service Centre? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Accountant who will work within the RTR team, looking after the European markets with our outsourced partners and reporting into the RTR Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is a strong communicator looking to accelerate their career within a fast paced environment , collaborate with cross functional teams , ability to work within a dynamic team but at the same time have the sense of initiative to work independently too. The successful candidate be based in the Shared Services Centre in Cherrywood Business Park, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin. In this position you will be given the opportunity to problem solve and drive process improvements KEY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Requirements: Part qualified – ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA; Experience preferably with Shared Service Centre and multinational corporation background however open to practice experience with global clients. Strong sense of initiative in change management and process improvements Preferred Requirements SAP or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable. Strong Excel Skills are required for the role. Able to work independently to understand and summarise financial data into high quality, accurate and usable summaries. Ability to challenge the status quo and have a positive, proactive attitude. Duties & Responsibilities Responsibility for supporting the monthly general ledger close activities for US GAAP Review and preparation of monthly reconciliations & journals to ensure high quality compliance with US GAAP Complete SOX controls in line with control matrix Work closely with outsourced business partner Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders and provide information and support as needed Support completion of Internal and External audits. Identify opportunities for improvement of processes and work on key team projects Other ad-hoc activities What We Offer Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay and structure Bonus, as well as benefits such as Private Health Insurance for you and your family Occupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rate Life assurance Career Development Growing business plus access to many more benefits Luas stop right outside the building Underground parking available Onsite canteen Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY:Accounting & Reporting DIVISION: LOCATION:Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT:Standard TRAVEL:No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable