Financial Accountant
Job Summary
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
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 companys 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 Youll 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 inIndia 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
Preparingmonthly and quarterly management accounts
Posting journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations
Managing month-end checklists
Reviewing the general ledger accounts payable and accounts receivable
Preparingbi-monthly VAT returnsand the annualReturn of Trading Details
Supporting the preparation ofannual budgetsandmonthly 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 forSOX reporting
Preparing and maintainingStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)andWork Instructions (WIs)
Managing process changes through the Quality Management System
Supporting additional finance-related duties as required
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What Were Looking For
Qualifications
ACA or ACCA qualified
Experience
Minimum3 years relevant experiencein a multinational environment
Strong experience across financial accounting reporting and operational finance
SAP experience is essential
Strong proficiency inMicrosoft Office particularlyExcel as well as Word PowerPoint and Outlook
Who You Are
Were looking for someone who is:
Aself-starterwho 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 timeCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.
The companys 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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