At ConvaTec, our vision is to develop pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. We are a global medical technology business focused on serving people and care givers in the areas of advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence and critical care and infusion care. We devise, develop and manufacture innovative products and services that support people with deeply personal and challenging medical conditions, helping to improve care for them and giving them greater confidence, freedom and mobility.
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. We are a global Group, with over 9,000 employees and in 2019, our Group generated revenues of over $1.827 billion. To learn more about ConvaTec, please visit www.convatecgroup.com.
Every day, our products improve the lives of millions of people around the world. We're hugely proud of this, which is why we're transforming our business to reach millions more. Join us as a General Ledger Associate, and you'll drive progress that really means something.

Purpose of role

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 Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform assigned accounting and reporting activities in line with defined processes, 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 Country Accountant or RTR Team Lead
• Support migration projects (work shadowing, work instructions creation)
• 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
• Secure deadlines and assignments are executed according to SLA
• Act proactively in identification of improvement areas and supports their implementation

Professional Competencies

• Minimum 1+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Master?s degree in Finance/Accounting
• Knowledge of Technology: MS Office, SAP is an advantage
• Languages: English (fluent), other is an advantage

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, including self-study/research needed to execute the same
• Being able to work to tight deadlines and with switching priorities
• Proactive and creative in terms of improving ways of working
• Team player

We offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Modern office in Lisbon city centre
• Growth for our people through migration project opportunities as well as by shaping the GBS organization
• 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
  

Our products make a big difference every day. So will your contribution. The work you do will mean more, because it?ll make things better for your team, our business or our customers? lives. It?ll inspire you to deliver to your very best. And we?ll be right behind you when you do.

This is a challenge more worthwhile.

This is work that?ll move you.

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ConvaTec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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