Senior General Ledger Associate

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 around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 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. Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit <span>http://www.convatecgroup.com</span><br/><br/>We are guided by our five core values, that shape the way we work, every day: Improve Care, Deliver Results, Grow Together, Own It and Do What’s Right.<p><br/> </p><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>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 the assigned entity(ies).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Perform assigned accounting and reporting activities in line with defined processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions, update process documentation as required</p></li><li><p>Respond to finance queries raised by employees, managers, finance partners &amp; other internal and external stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Escalate issues and concerns to the Country Accountant or RTR Team Lead</p></li><li><p>Support migration projects (work shadowing, work instructions creation)</p></li><li><p>Act as a team player, build good relationships with stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Support cross-process and cross-function cooperation required to achieve overall goals for GBS</p></li><li><p>Secure compliance according to internal procedures and legislation</p></li><li><p>Secure deadlines and assignments are executed according to SLA</p></li><li><p>Participate actively in the improvement initiatives and support their implementation.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Key Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 2 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Technology: MS Office, and SAP are an advantage</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills</p></li><li><p>Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, including self-study/research needed to execute the same</p></li><li><p>Being able to work to tight deadlines and switching priorities</p></li><li><p>Proactive and creative in terms of improving ways of working</p></li><li><p>Team player</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Qualifications/Education</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Principle Contacts</b></p><p>Internal - GBS teams, IT, FP&amp;A, Corporate and market teams</p><p>External - Auditors</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Languages</b></p><ul><li><p>English is mandatory</p></li><li><p>Portuguese and Polish are good to have skills</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Working Conditions</b></p><ul><li><p>Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office driven by business requirements as Convatec has a flexible approach to office working</p></li><li><p>Competitive remuneration package</p></li><li><p>Modern office in the city centre</p></li><li><p>Growth for our people through migration project opportunities as well as by shaping the GBS organization</p></li><li><p>International exposure and opportunity to learn from accounting experts</p></li><li><p>High performance through teamwork, with a collaborative spirit across the organization at all levels</p></li><li><p>Inspiring purpose being the driver of everything we do</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Local workplace laws and statutes apply.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Special Factors</b></p><p>Occasional requirement to work on bank holidays as per Group Reporting Calendar</p><p><br/> </p><p><span>Our progress will give you countless opportunities to move forward<span> </span>too. Seek out new challenges, and you’ll find them. Stretch your<span> </span>thinking, and you’ll find new ways to make an impact. And if you<span> </span></span><span>embrace the opportunity to drive your own growth, you could go<span> </span></span><span>further, and achieve more, than ever before.</span></p><p></p><p><span>This is a big step forward.</span></p><p><span>This is work that’ll<span> </span></span><b><span>move<span> </span></span></b><span>you.</span></p><p></p><p><span><span>#LI-MF1 </span></span></p><p><span><span>#LI-Hybrid</span></span></p><p><br/> </p><p><b>Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec</b></p><p>A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include