GL Accountant

Location:

(02-672) Warsaw, Masovian, Poland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Perrigo

Job ID:

131346106

Posted On:

21 November 2024

 

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill(R), Compeed(R), Solpadeine(R), NiQuitin(R), ACO(R), and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo are bringing an exciting new proposition to the Warsaw market and we would love to hear from Finance professionals with Shared Service Centre experience. Help us lay the foundations of our new Business Services Centre based in Mokotów. We need a diverse group of action-oriented colleagues who have the desire to go beyond the transactional elements of their role and be part of building something truly special!

-Join a collaborative, international environment with many cross-functional interactions and opportunities. Receive a sign-on bonus as a thank you for joining our thriving global community. Build your career in a Global organisation with opportunities for career growth and supported learning. 
-Thrive from a trust-based leadership approach that encourages innovation and transparent communication. 
-Access extensive training and development platforms, including our internal GROWyou program, to support continuous learning, skill development, and professional advancement.
-See your talents recognised and rewarded through extended responsibilities and varied career move opportunities
 

We currently offer a hybrid working pattern with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Scope of the Role

You will be responsible for the execution of General Ledger accounting activities assigned to Perrigo Services International  Poland supporting some of our countries. Applies the guidelines of the accounting manual, ensures correct cost center and profit center accounting and correct use of GL accounts, booking of journals, account reconciliations, intercompany account reconciliation, financial close reporting in CFIN, month-end close process completion, US GAAP postings, statutory filings (unless outsourced).

-Execute assigned General Ledger accounting activities within Perrigo Services International Poland, supporting some of our countries.
-Adhere to the guidelines outlined in the accounting manual, ensuring accurate cost center and profit center accounting, as well as the correct usage of GL accounts
-Carry out journal entry bookings and perform account reconciliations, including intercompany account reconciliation
-Contribute to the financial close reporting process in CFIN and actively participate in the completion of the month-end close procedures
-Assist with US GAAP postings and support in the preparation of statutory filings (unless outsourced), ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Experience Required
-Bachelor Degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting
-Experience in a Business Shared Services Centre
-Knowledge of Finance in general and General Ledger in particular
-Hands-on experience of Shared Services transition a plus
-Fluent in English  
-French would be nice to have but not mandatory
-Practical knowledge of internal controls (SOX) a plus
-Availability to travel during the Transition phase – and then occasionally as required
 

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo. 

Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers by State 2024”. Find out more here

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.  Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV #weareperrigo

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