Senior Statutory Accountant

Abbott; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Career Development

Luas Stop outside the building

Underground Parking

Onsite Canteen

Job summary

Abbott's EMEA Statutory Reporting COE is seeking a Senior Statutory Accountant to lead statutory accounting and reporting for multiple entities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will act as a subject matter expert on IFRS, local GAAP and evolving regulations, driving improvements and mentoring junior colleagues.

This role offers exposure to technical accounting, stakeholder management, audit support and regional finance leadership within a growth-focused, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA/ACA/CPA/CIMA.
• 5+ years in statutory accounting, financial reporting or related roles.
• Experience with SAP, OneSource, and auditing in international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounting and reporting across multiple EMEA entities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and disclosures.
• Ensure IFRS, local GAAP compliance.
• Manage auditor relationships and statutory audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation.
• Mentor junior COE team members.

Skills

Statutory accounting

IFRS/GAAP expertise

Stakeholder management

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

German language

Italian language

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

OneSource

Job description

About The Role

The Senior Statutory Accountant will join Abbott's EMEA Statutory Reporting Centre of Excellence (COE), leading statutory accounting and reporting activities for multiple EMEA entities. The role will act as a subject matter expert in statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and evolving regulatory requirements while driving process improvements and supporting junior team members. This position offers significant exposure to technical accounting, stakeholder management, audit support, and regional finance leadership. Due to the continued growth and expansion of our EMEA operations, Abbott is establishing a Statutory Reporting Centre of Excellence to centralise and enhance statutory reporting, compliance, and financial governance activities across the region.

Location

Cherrywood, Dublin, Ireland

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounting and reporting activities across multiple EMEA entities.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and disclosures.
• Prepare and review technical accounting papers and accounting position memos.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with auditors and key finance stakeholders.
• Review trial balances and statutory adjustments.
• Maintain and oversee local statutory ledgers and reconciliations.
• Monitor accounting standard changes and ensure reporting compliance.
• Support tax and statutory audits.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and control enhancements.
• Act as a OneSource subject matter expert.
• Mentor and support junior team members within the COE.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA).
• 5+ years' experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting, audit, or technical accounting.
• Big 4 audit or multinational shared services experience preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, and local GAAP reporting.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities within an international environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP, OneSource, and statutory reporting tools.
• German or Italian language capabilities are highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Chartered accountant with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Background in Big 4, multinational finance, or shared services.
• Experience managing statutory audits and financial reporting cycles.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.

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