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.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Accounting & Reporting

DIVISION:

LOCATION:

Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

Record to Report - Senior Accountant

Benefits

Job Description