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Cencora Global Procurement, part of Cencora, offers the opportunity to be part of a global pharmaceutical services organisation focused on creating healthier futures. With Cencora headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA, our teams play an important role in supporting healthcare supply and business operations on an international scale.
As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations and reporting processes. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will help ensure the smooth running of core finance activities while contributing to the quality and effectiveness of management reporting, financial control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role offers exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, reporting, audit, compliance, budgeting, and process improvement — making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, varied finance position.
Location: Cork, Ireland
Working Hours: Full Time, 39 hours per week
Working Type: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home, after initial training
Contract: Fixed Term to the end of August 2027
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be responsible for a range of finance activities, including:
Accounts Payable
Managing the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment
Matching invoices to purchase orders
Processing supplier invoices with accurate general ledger coding
Liaising with Shared Services teams in India and Puerto Rico
Resolving invoice-related queries and discrepancies
Managing supplier payment runs and monitoring credit terms
Maintaining supplier records
Accounts Receivable
Coordinating the generation of sales invoices
Resolving invoice queries
Applying cash receipts accurately
Supporting a robust and well-controlled credit control environment
Treasury
Preparing bank reconciliations
Tracing and tracking funds flow to ensure accuracy
Supporting cashflow forecasting
Managing funding requests and cash pooling activities
Financial Reporting and Control
Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
Posting journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations
Managing month-end checklists
Reviewing the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Preparing bi-monthly VAT returns and the annual Return of Trading Details
Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and monthly opex forecasts
Carrying out financial analysis to support performance and decision-making
Driving continuous improvement projects to strengthen financial control and business performance
Audit, Compliance and Process
Managing the statutory financial audit process
Liaising with external auditors and tax advisors
Supporting a strong internal control environment for SOX reporting
Preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs)
Managing process changes through the Quality Management System
Supporting additional finance-related duties as required
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What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 3+ years’ relevant experience in a multinational environment
Strong experience across financial accounting, reporting, and operational finance
SAP experience is essential
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who is:
A self-starter who can work proactively and take initiative
An excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills
Collaborative, personable, and a strong team player
Highly motivated with a positive, can-do approach
Detail-oriented, methodical, and well organised
Persistent, diligent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and numerical skills
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
Affiliated Companies: Cencora Global Procurement Limited
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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
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