Associate Accounting jobs at West Pharma in Ireland, Dublin

• Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting and inventory reserves to support accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies
• Process manufacturing orders as part of the month-end close process
• Participate in other monthly close activities for plants in area of responsibility
• Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation
• Calculate standard costing of products in SAP as part of new product workflow
• Monitor variances to standard cost and correct any erroneous errors
• Support the periodic cycle count process
• Reconcile 3rd party warehouses
• Ensure appropriate controls and compliance with US GAAP
• Support and assist other functions within the business as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with a focus in Accounting or Finance preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• 3+ years of accounting experience required

• Accounting experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERP
• Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of MS Office or the willingness to learn it quickly with highly proficient Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong people skills – approachable, good listener, empathetic
• Strong learning capacity
• Ability to work independently in global environment
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

• Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures
• Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas and understand direction
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Able to learn and apply new information or new skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, takes accountability and drives for results

You will be a key strategic partner to our global proprietary business, leading product costing, accounting, and process and system enhancements within the centralized cost accounting COE, supporting West’s Global manufacturing operations across the globe.

We are seeking an experienced leader for this team who has a strong understanding of cost accounting as well as with business process definition, system implementations, and working cross-functionally with the global leadership team. This role is responsible for managing aspects of manufacturing accounting for multiple plants and setting the strategy around costing for the division. This includes developing and monitoring the accuracy of inventory valuation and standard costs in accordance with GAAP requirements as well as month-end financial closing, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Setting strategic goals and long-term objectives within the cost accounting team
• Developing and maintaining policies and procedures within the cost and inventory accounting function and drive consistency and standardization within the wider cost accounting team
• Drive value in West through collaboration with senior leaders to align departmental strategies with organizational goals, and ensure execution on these strategies
• People:• Own inventory valuation and product costing processes within scope of role
• Lead SAP implementation for the FICO module as it relates to plant accounting, product costing, and associated master data as plants transition manufacturing to S4
• Oversee the plant level month end close tasks including the preparation of journal entries, reserve and variance analyses, and account reconciliations for all manufacturing locations supported by the wider cost accounting team
• Responsible for coordinating all the details to develop the annual standard costs in collaboration with FP&A, Supply Chain Planning and Operations
• Ensure appropriate controls and compliance with US GAAP
• Support and assist in the global initiatives relating to cost accounting for all regions/divisions of West
• Support and assist other functions within the business as required

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Minimum 10 years within Cost Accounting with
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing industry required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as leading the Finance function of a company required

• Extensive knowledge of SAP
• Understanding of the manufacturing environment and the associated financial processes
• Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principles
• Strong ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
• Ability to effectively analyze transactional level detail in an enterprise resource planning system and articulate the key findings to senior management
• Ability to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines
• Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• MBA, CPA, or CMA
• Prior SAP implementation experience

• Deliver timely and accurate performance against assigned accounts receivable activities
• Review and action of VFX3 to ensure correct accounting of billing documents
• Sending of requested finance documents (invoices, credits, statements etc.) to internal and external customers
• Process manual invoice and credit transactions as required
• Upload invoices onto customer portals
• Resolution of customer queries
• Support daily cash applications when needed
• Ensure relevant SLA’s and KPI’s are achieved
• Liaise closely with Credit Risk, Collections and Cash Applications teams
• Escalate issues timely in accordance with escalation policy
• Support key controls and audit compliance activities in relation to the credit and collections function, while ensuring integrity and compliance at all times
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and work collaboratively with the C2C Leadership team on their implementation

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

• 0-3 years of relevant accounts receivable experience preferred
• Previous Shared Service Centre experience with multinational publicly quoted company preferred
• Global (USA, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin American) experience an advantage preferred

• Fluency in a second European language is desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times

• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Please Note this role is a 12 month FTC

• Assist with ­­the development and implementation of recruitment plans
• Source, screen and assess qualified candidates for targeted job requisitions
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified and diverse talent
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and HR partners to understand the business needs and ideal candidate profiles to deliver effectively on the hiring needs of the business
• Help to meet hiring needs through planning of job fairs, interview days, or other high-volume candidate processing programs
• Establish and build relationships with other recruiters and HR team to share knowledge, HR trends and experiences to execute best practices enterprise wide
• Provide data, research and analysis on competitive intelligence, labor trends, information about external marketplace and West’s employer brand position to attract top talent
• Manage all activities within the West applicant tracking system (ATS) and accurately track and report recruitment activity data to support staffing metrics from the time a requisition is opened to the time candidates are identified for offer and onboarded
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business or Human Resources discipline required

• Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience in an agency, search firm or corporate setting required

• Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated success developing relationships and meeting new people
• Strong administrative and computer skills including Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems and social media channels
• Ability to prioritize work and manage deliverables and timelines independently
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques using a variety of sourcing tools and platforms

• Complete global Post Market Surveillance (PMS) activities and assignments for Administration and Safety System medical devices in West’s portfolio.
• Support establishment and maintenance of procedures, work instructions, and templates associated with PMS activities.
• Responsible for complaint monitoring and adverse event reporting globally.
• Author with guidance to create PMS Plans, PMS Reports including Periodic safety update reports (PSUR), China NMPA Periodic Risk Evaluation Reports (PRER), Canada Summary Reports and other reports required by various health authorities along with supporting the maintenance of appropriate Design History File (DHF) documents and Risk Management Files (RMF).
• Support the creation and streamline of processes to assure proactive surveillance (database searches, questionnaire) and reactive surveillance (complaints handling, field actions) is conducted accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members in collecting, reviewing and analyzing and reporting on safety and performance data to identify potential adverse safety risks or performance trends.

• Collaborate with RA submission teams to support timely and quality regulatory submissions and approvals globally.
• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Maintain working knowledge of computer software packages including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, MasterControl, Adobe, MS Teams, Outlook, and others as required.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, practices, and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in science, math, engineering, or related discipline required or
• Master's Degree in science, math, engineering, or related discipline or
• PhD in science, math, engineering, or related discipline

5+ years (with bachelor’s degree) or 3+ years (with Master’s/PhD degree) of medical device regulatory experience.

• Advanced knowledge of global device adverse event/incident reporting requirements
• Attention to detail with planning, time management and organizational skills
• Minimum US Class II and EU Class IIa device experience
• Knowledge of 21 CFR 803/806/820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU MDD (93/42/EEC) and MDR (2017/745) and ISO 14971
• International regulatory competency
• Good oral communication and technical writing skills
• Experience with administration and safety systems preferred
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Regulatory Affairs Certifications (RAC) preferred

• Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Ability to comprehend principles of math, science, engineering, and medical device use.

• Ability to handle technical reports, drawings, specifications, regulatory and quality documentation with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret regulatory literature and documentation, regulations, technical standards, guidance documents, test reports, clinical/medical terminology, technical product information, and complex documents.
• Ability to review, collate, describe, and summarize scientific and technical data.
• Ability to organize complex information and combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to assess, plan, schedule and manage multiple long-term and short-term projects, tasks, responsibilities and/or priorities in a concurrent fashion with several parallel deliverables and execute deliverables to time-line commitments.
• Ability to be an effective team member and work well with others in a team environment on cross-functional and/or matrix teams.
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and comply with constantly changing regulatory procedures.
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide HR business partner support across all assigned business clients within designated location.
• Support the implementation of global human resource initiatives under the direction of the HR leadership team.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees in addressing HR-related inquiries, concerns, and issues. Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment.
• Provide HR clarification around benefits, payroll, HR policies and practices to employees.
• Enter employee information into the HRIS system for processing (i.e., new hires, terminations, promotions, leave of absences, etc.).
• Support HR in performance management cycles within the West Talent Gateway system, including gathering data and sending emails to ensure compliance.
• Provide the appropriate HR Support in the acquisition, development and retention of talent working closely with talent acquisition teams for onboarding etc.
• Serve as HR liaison between the local and global HR functions depending on business issue. Ensure that consistent practices are maintained between HR and the business.
• Actively participate in HR forums to further progress the organization’s HR value proposition.
• Consults with managers and supervisors regarding employee performance issues and assists with the disciplinary process by helping conduct employee termination discussions and mediating and assisting in solving employee performance and/or work issues.
• Collaborating with managers and Corporate HR Compensation on job reclassifications and writing of job descriptions.
• Conducting workplace investigations, including cases related to discrimination and sexual harassment, and escalates to HR Manager and Plant Manager.
• Workplace planning to include assisting with and identifying personnel and training needs.
• Uses data, statistics, evidence-based research, benchmarks, HR and business metrics to facilitate decision-making.
• Compile and analyze monthly HR KPI data and generate reports to support decision-making. Monitor HR metrics and recommend improvements. (Training Overdue, Probation and RTW compliance etc.)
• Provide required HR inputs for monthly comms pack
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant business or human resources discipline. required

• Minimum 3 years 3-5 years HR experience or equivalent in education. required and
• Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications. preferred

• Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Team player actively contributing to positive team spirit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works to the highest level of professional standards.
• Self-Organization, time management and prioritization.

• SHRM certification. Upon Hire preferred

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).

role is responsible for managing the delivery of Revenue Accounting activities within West and driving global consistency and accuracy of financial reporting in the revenue space.

The position requires a highly motivated individual working with the business to understand our product / service offerings combined with systematic thinking on converting US GAAP requirements (manufacturing & multiple elements accounting background, ASC 605, and ASC 606) into system executions. The position also requires a fundamental knowledge and experience with percentage of completion revenue recognition, gross-to-net revenue concepts such as rebates and sales returns, month end close procedures, and controls.

The position requires working closely with the Corporate Accounting, FP&A and business stakeholders in both the Commercial, Operations and Engineering teams to (1) ensure accurate understanding of our revenues arrangement, (2) identify the correct US GAAP revenue accounting treatment, (3) convert understanding and requirements into executions, and (4) effectively communicate the results with analytical checks and balances while maintain systems integrity. In addition to revenues accounting and execution knowledge, this role manages and lead teams to achieve revenues monthly close and periodic revenues reporting deliverables.

• Lead revenue accounting and reporting in accordance with US GAAP and as per Company business model
• Manage day to day revenue accounting activities including Development Agreements, revenue cut-off, Rebate accounting and Royalties
• Manage month end close in relation to revenue, performing reviews throughout the close to ensure final output in line with internal and external reporting requirements
• Drive revenues process improvements in coordination with FP&A, Commercial and IT group
• Provide quarterly revenue flux analysis to senior finance executives
• Perform ad-hoc management related requests and analysis
• People: Lead and mentor a team of 2-3 professional accountants. Focus on building a strong team and develop a customer-centric culture in the team with highly collaborative relationships with the relevant stakeholders
• Control environment: Ensure that company's financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies, US and Local GAAP reporting requirements.
• Support compliance of internal controls and SOX requirements in relation revenue accounting
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Process and technology: Support deployment of SAP S/4 HANA and other systems. Support implementation of AI to drive efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of accounting services
• Acquisitions: Support integration into financial operations
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting

• Qualified accountant i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA

• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience with a minimum of 3 years of management experience

• Understanding of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Standard
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficient in SAP or similar ERP
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Experience of BI tools an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills i.e. ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of region, division and corporate functions
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, while managing ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs and priorities
• Project management, meeting facilitation, written/oral communication and presentation skills
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

• Work in an office environment. At times must sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate and comprehend complex ideas and concepts
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi task, work under time constraints, problem solve and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events
• Maintain high attention to detail accuracy and overall quality of work
• Effectively communicate and interface with various levels internally and with customers
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description