CoE Senior Accountant Nordics

CoE Senior Accountant Nordics

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

CoE Senior Accountant Nordics

We are seeking a Senior Accountant Nordics based in our Accounting Centre of Expertise (CoE) in Deansgrange, South Dublin.

This critical role of the Accounting CoE is to ensure accuracy and integrity of US GAAP and statutory financial statements for the Nordic entities. This is where you will provide expertise in complex accounting matters and decisions as a senior level collaborating & building strong partnerships within our Shared Service Centre, local country finance, commercial and other functional organizations to support financial and accounting processes.

As CoE Senior Accountant, you will:

• Support the Controller and the team in executing US GAAP, statutory and tax accounting and reporting for the entities in scope; ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the reporting.
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls.
• Work closely with Shared Service Centre's and Service Delivery partners in execution of end to end finance processes.
• Support resolution of complex accounting and tax issues.
• Support local, regional and global projects, as required; provide financial support in such projects.
• Be an advocate of finance function.
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement.

We are looking for someone who has:

• 5-8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and tax matters.
• Knowledge of local GAAPs for the countries in scope.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set.
• Strong reporting tools and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

Desirable:

• JDE an advantage
• Fluency in a 2nd European language an advantage

This is a varied and diverse role that is key to the success of our business. We would love to talk to you if you feel the above strikes a note with you and you would love to hear more. Apply here

“What are some of our benefits of working at Baxter?

• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Baxter is committed to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce – you can read more about our specific values here https://www.baxter.com/careers/inclusion-diversity.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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