General Ledger Associate

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

Position Overview

The main purpose of the role is to perform selected accounting and reporting tasks in the general ledger area. The role contributes to ensure proper accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for assigned entity(ies).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned accounting and reporting activities in line with defined processes and deadlines, standard operating procedures and work instructions, update process documentations as required
• Respond to finance queries raised by employees, managers, finance partners & other internal and external stakeholders
• Escalate issues and concerns to (Senior) Country Accountant or RTR Team Lead
• Act as a team player, build good relationship with stakeholders
• Support cross process and cross function cooperation required to achieve overall goals for GBS
• Secure compliance according to internal procedures and legislation
• Act proactively in identification of improvement areas, participate in the implementation

Key Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Knowledge of Technology: MS Office, SAP is an advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, including self-study/research needed to execute the same
• Being able to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive and creative in terms of improving ways of working
• Team player

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Dimensions

Company information

Convatec Group – supporting multiple entities in defined sub-processes

Principle Contacts

Internal - GBS teams, Controllers, Finance business partners, Corporate and market teams

Travel Requirements

Position does not involve travelling

Languages

• Speaking:                         Yes                      English           Fluent

• Writing/Reading:           Yes                      English           Fluent

*additional languages as required or nice to have

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office driven by business requirements as Convatec has a flexible approach to office working
• Competitive remuneration package
• Modern office in the city centre
• International exposure and opportunity to learn from accounting experts
• High performance through teamwork, with collaborative spirit across the organization at all levels
• Inspiring purpose being the driver of everything we do

Local workplace laws and statutes apply.

Special Factors

Occasional requirement to work on bank holidays as per Group Reporting Calendar

Ready to join us?

At Convatec we're pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you're ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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