Financial Analyst (9 month contract)

Financial Analyst (9 month contract) - 170001CU Description The Company Baxter Healthcare is a global leader in delivering critical therapies for patients with life threatening conditions. Our Blood Therapies, Renal Therapies and Medication Delivery businesses hold leading positions in high growth global markets. We assist healthcare professionals and their patients with treatment of complex medical conditions including haemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, cancer, trauma and other conditions. Baxter applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Finance Shared Services Centre (SSC) Our SSC was set up in 2000 and is based in Deansgrange, Co Dublin. We support a number of Baxter's European businesses and are in the process of expanding our operations to increase the scope of services. Operations include: accounts payable; accounts receivable; intercompany accounting; general ledger; fixed assets; inventory accounting and treasury accounting. Ours is a multilingual and multicultural environment and we take pride in delivering exceptional service to our customers. We can offer a great benefits package including professional examination support and an excellent career path; we are a Platinum approved ACCA employer. To help support our expansion we have the following vacancy: Financial Analyst Purpose of Role: Reporting to the Assistant Manager (Revenue & Commissionaire), the purpose of the role is to perform Revenue & Commissionaire processes for a number of Baxter European entities. Key Responsibilities: - Perform cash allocation as required and in accordance with agreed procedures; - Complete General Ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations in accordance with set policies; - Prepare VAT monthly reports, as directed; - Process transactions to the General Ledger; - Prepare general reporting for European entities as directed; - Actively support process improvement initiatives; Qualifications - Other duties as assigned by manager. Skills and Experience required - Third level qualification in finance or accounting related discipline - Good knowledge of MS office suite, particularly Excel - Fluency in English - Customer focused - Self-starter - Team player Desirable: - Working knowledge of information systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, Cognos, GetPaid - Fluency in or working knowledge of another European language Key Features of the Role - Additional hours required at critical times, for example, month-end. - Occasional Public Holiday and some weekend work.