Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant EMEA to join our European finance team. This is a key position for an experienced, ambitious finance professional who is motivated to contribute to setting up the European finance function as embecta builds out its presence in Europe. The position will deal with a broad range of accounting and controlling topics across various countries.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Execute the accounting processes for several EMEA entities following US GAAP. This includes (but is not limited to)
  • Coordinate correct accounting of international commercial and clinical activities (revenue, gross to net, cost accounting, receivables)
  • Ensure GL accuracy and completeness (Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses)
  • Manage the monthly financial close process, including Following month end control checklist ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, performing account balance reconciliations and reporting preparation.
• Coordinate the accounting process for the European entities jointly with embecta’s 3rd party service providers.
• Execute and coordinate timely, accurate and complete accounting and settlement of all intercompany transactions.
• Work with external service providers on regards to VAT declarations. Direct tax and other local reporting
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts following local GAAP for several EMEA entities.
• Collaborate in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA and integration testing for SAP changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of all financial reporting requirements.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Assist with SOX compliance and management of material control audits.
• Miscellaneous projects as they arise.

Education and Experience

• Accounting/Business/Finance Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in a multinational finance environment (healthcare or medical devices experience a plus),
• Willingness to execute daily transactional accounting tasks; desire to work in a fast paced, changing (currently unstructured) environment, excellent communication skills combined with cultural sensitivity,
• Strong US GAAP and local GAAP knowledge combined with hands on experience of SAP
• Strong communication and cultural sensitivity are required in order to coordinate the activities of outsourced services and collaborate with colleagues in the US and Europe.
• Excellent spoken/written English language is required.
• SAP, Excel, Power BI, Concur, Workday, Group reporting (or BPC, Hyperion or similar)

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.