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We are now recruiting a detail-oriented Accountant with proven payroll experience to join our Finance team in Westport on an initial 12 Month FTC basis.

This role will report to the Finance Manager. As our new Accountant, you will be responsible for all payroll and headcount reconciliations along with managing day-to-day accounting tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Joining an established and talented team, you will plan, control, administer, interpret, and report the financial affairs to senior leadership to ensure continued growth and proficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Provide payroll support and guidance on all payroll and headcount issues within BUs.
• Month end close activities – payroll forecasting, preparation of payroll accruals, headcount assessment, variance analysis and narrative etc.
• Financial lead and primary finance point of contact for one of the business units in Westport.
• Financial Planning and payroll analysis– including monthly LBE’s, annual Plan and LRP.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting of all key financial metrics.
• Monitor and report on performance with monthly/weekly KPI’s to Senior Management Team and cross functional depts.
• Ensure all accounting and reporting procedures comply with SOX and internal control guidelines.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to deliver business objectives.
• Deliver full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including the support of external and internal audits.
• Collaborate and maintain stakeholder relationships with cross functional depts – HR, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Operational Excellence etc.

• You will be a Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified and in the process of completing Professional Accounting Exams with one of the Recognized Accountancy Bodies.
• You will have a Third level qualification in business/accounting.
• Payroll experience within a global manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel required, experience with SAP, Blackline, Power BI and a recognised payroll software preferred.
• Proven experience working with a fast and dynamic Finance Team.
• Proven record of building strong relationships with business partners at various levels in a cross functional organization.
• Results driven, striving to meet all targets and metrics set by site/dept and division leaders.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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