Specific Purpose Contract - US GL ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Date: 27 Sep 2024

Location: ATHLONE, L, IE

Company: Teleflex

Position Summary

The position is responsible for general ledger related reporting duties for North American entities.  

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Principal Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Assist US GL Team members in preparation of US GAAP accounts and month end close
  • Posting of key journals in accordance with month end checklist
  • Completion of Balance sheet reconciliations  in line with Corporate deadlines
  • Facilitate preparation of month end reporting packs and supplementary reports
  • Preparation of Intercompany reconciliations 
  • Interaction with the Transaction Processing group in Athlone and North Carolina
  • Provide information requested by internal and external auditors
  • Ad hoc tasks as required to support Finance Function
  • Back up for other colleagues where necessary

Education / Experience Requirements

  • Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Business Degree or Diploma including Accounting
  • Previous Experience in a Shared Service Centre
  • SAP user level experience
  • Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Excellent IT skills with a working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong attention to detail with good time management skills
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • A friendly enthusiastic, professional and welcoming manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with employees of all levels.
  • Flexible and adaptable work ethic.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as a team player.
  • Good organisational skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Good analytical and problem solving ability

COMPANY INFORMATION:

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anaesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: (877) 880-8588.

The description above represents the most significant duties of this role but is not all inclusive. Other work assignments comparable to the level of responsibility indicated above may be required.