Sr Accountant, GFS

Title: Sr Accountant, GFS

Requisition ID: 74351

Date: May 21, 2026

Location: Dublin, L, IE Dublin, IRL, IE

Department: Finance

Job Summary

• To position the organization to meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, West Pharmaceutical Services has implemented a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification, and centralization of global accounting operations. In accordance with that strategy, we are migrating our financial reporting systems onto one main SAP ERP.
• Reporting to, and working closely with, the Finance Manager, this role supports the migration of finance activities into GFS Dublin as part of Record to Report.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the migration of the record to report accounting function from other company locations.
• Analyze current balance sheet reconciliations and clear any unreconciled items prior to migration.
• Complete UAT testing.
• Work with D&T to resolve any system issues identified.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare, analyze, and review journal postings.
• Prepare, analyze, and review balance sheet reconciliations at month end.
• Calculate, post, and review monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately captured.
• Review and reconcile inter-company accounts.
• Prepare multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Prepare variance analysis.
• Handle statutory reporting.
• Process transactional taxes (e.g., VAT).
• Support annual corporation tax compliance.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience.
• Senior Accountant - minimum 5 years of post qualification experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the private industry, preferably in multinational manufacturing companies.
• Experience in a consolidation role preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with a Big 4 firm is an advantage.
• Previous Shared Service Centre experience with a multinational publicly quoted company.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience with BI tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Able to multi task.
• Able to comply with company SOPs and safety policy at all times.

License and Certifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA).

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Additional Requirements

• Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Regularly requires talking or hearing; frequently involves standing, walking, and using hands to finger and reach with hands and arms.
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Multi task, work under time constraints, meet tight deadlines, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Make independent work decisions and sound judgments.
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is €63,100.00 - €80,200.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company's benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued, and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post offer background screening.