Senior Accountant Benelux M/F

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

This role is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in countries in scope.

The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Support the controlling team in executing US GAAP, statutory and tax accounting and reporting for the entities in scope; ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the reporting.

• Ensure adherence of processes to company’s policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls.

• Work closely with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, in execution of end-to-end finance processes.

• Participate in resolution of complex accounting and tax issues.

• Participate in local, regional, and global projects, as required.

• Be an advocate of finance function.

• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement.

Qualifications:

• at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.

• Very good knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS

• Good knowledge of local GAAPs and tax matters for the countries in scope.

• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English and French.

• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Education/ Experience:

• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified /qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification.

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required (very limited).

• Experience in JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.

• Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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