Record to Report - Senior Accountant

Abbott; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Career Development

Luas stop nearby

Parking (underground)

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland seeks a Senior Accountant to join the RTR team, supporting European markets from the Shared Services Centre in Cherrywood, Co Dublin. You will report to the RTR Manager and work with cross functional teams, driving process improvements and ensuring timely financial close.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years post-qualification experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while challenging the status quo.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA.
• 2–3 years post-qualification experience, preferably in SSC.
• Experience with change management and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly US GAAP close activities.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and journals for accuracy.
• Lead quarterly Balance Sheet Reviews for divisions/entities.
• Complete SOX controls in line with the control matrix.
• Collaborate with outsourced partners and SSC stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements and drive key projects.

Skills

Excel skills

Independent work

Change management

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

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 :

• Accounting Qualification – ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA;
• 2-3 years post qualified 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 the monthly general ledger close activities for US GAAP
• Review and preparation of monthly reconciliations & journals to ensure high quality compliance with US GAAP
• Lead the quarterly divisional/entity Balance Sheet Reviews
• 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
• Ensure timely completion of Internal and External audits.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of processes and lead 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.