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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team in Westport.

This role will report to the Operations Accounting Manager. As a critical member of the Operations Finance department, you will serve as the financial lead for a key business unit or support function. partnering with the business leaders to drive strategic initiatives, process improvement and operational excellence. Your expertise will support growth, ensure financial accuracy, and uphold best practices in compliance and reporting as part of our talented finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary finance contact for a designated business unit or support function, providing expert financial guidance and support.
• Lead month-end close processes including journal preparation, variance analysis, headcount analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee Financial Planning and analysis for your area including monthly forecasts (LBEs), annual budgets and long-range planning (LRP).
• Monitoring, analyse, and report key financial metrics and business performance to senior management and cross functional departments.
• Ensure all accounting and reporting procedures comply with SOX and internal control guidelines.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline.
• Champion process improvement initiatives to deliver business objectives.
• Support external and internal audits processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with cross functional departments including Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing and Operational Excellence.

Qualifications

• You will be a Qualified Accountant with one of the Recognized Accountancy Bodies.
• You will hold a Third level qualification in business/accounting.
• Proven experience working with a fast and dynamic Finance Team.
• Experience within a global manufacturing environment or multinational preferred.
• SAP and Blackline experience is preferred.
• Results driven, striving to meet all targets and metrics set by site/dept and division leaders.

Additional Information

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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