Requisition ID: 74351
Date: Jun 19, 2026
Location:
Dublin, L, IE Dublin, IRL, IE
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Department: Finance
Description:
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
To position itself to meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, West Pharmaceutical Services have developed a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification and centralization of global accounting operations. In accordance with that strategy, we are migrating our financial reporting systems onto one main SAP ERP.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Finance Manager, in this role, you will support the migration of finance activities into GFS Dublin as part of Record to Report.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the migration of the record to report accounting function from other company locations
Analyze current balance sheet reconciliations and clear any unreconciled items prior to migration
Complete UAT testing
Work with D&T to resolve any system issues identified
Preparation and review of monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner and in accordance with US GAAP
Preparation, analysis and review of journal postings
Preparation, analysis and review of balance sheet reconciliations at month end
Calculation, posting and review of monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately captured
Review and reconciliation of inter-company accounts
Preparation of multi-currency bank reconciliations
Preparation of variance analysis
Statutory reporting
Processing of transactional taxes e.g. VAT
Support annual corporation tax compliance
Liaise with internal and external auditors
Process, technology and service:
Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience
Senior Accountant - minimum 5 years of Post Qualifications Experience
Work Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in the private industry experience in multinational manufacturing companies preferred
Experience in consolidation role preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Big 4 an advantage
Previous Shared Service Centre with multinational publicly quoted company experience
Working knowledge of US GAAP
Proficient in SAP or similar ERP
Proficient in MS Office applications
Experience of BI tools an advantage
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Able to multi task
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
License and Certifications
Qualified accountant i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA
Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Additional Requirements
Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms
Use written and oral communication skills
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, tight deadlines, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make work independently and sound decision making
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
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Pay Transparency:
The annual base salary range for this position is €63,100.00 - €80,200.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.
This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.
