(Urgent) General Ledger Accountant

2 weeks ago

Galway, Ireland ACCA Careers Full time

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 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 more than 2 billion tests annually. As the global leader in point‑of‑care diagnostics, we offer the broadest portfolio of rapid tests, services and handheld devices across all healthcare settings. Our industry‑leading near‑patient tests and services are unmatched across key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic & informatics, toxicology and consumer diagnostics.

Purpose of the job

Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports, annual financial statements and any other internal or external reports required, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Assisting in the transition of GL functions both into and out of the SSC.

Developing new and streamlining existing processes and systems to deliver more efficient value‑added information to internal and external stakeholders.

Being an effective team player who drives efficiency and continuous improvement throughout the department.

Major Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Preparation, analysis and posting of journals at month end.

Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations at month end.

Calculation, posting and analysis of monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately captured.

Review and reconciliation of inter‑company accounts, involving communication with other Abbott Galway business locations worldwide.

Preparation of multi‑currency bank reconciliations.

Preparation of variance analysis and standard cost updates as required.

Provide cost information to management and other departments as required.

Support in transition of functions to other locations into the SSC.

Collaboration with external audit staff for periodic year‑end review procedures and local statutory audits as required.

Provision of input on local finance policies and procedures ensuring ongoing compliance for all accounting and finance operations.

Participation in ongoing policy and control environment development to ensure compliance with applicable internal control regulations.

Enhancement of existing processes and development of new ones to ensure efficient completion of duties.

Education & Competencies Required

Third‑level degree or equivalent.

0‑5 years of relevant experience – preferably with a shared service centre and multinational corporation background.

Experience with SAP/Oracle or other major ERP systems is desirable.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Able to work independently to understand and summarise financial data into high‑quality, accurate and usable summaries.

Strong computer skills, especially MS Office.

Fluency in a European language is an advantage.

Accounting qualification – ACA, ACCA, CIMA.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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