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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.

Summary

(Senior) Accountant CoE (Center of Expertise) is part of the Regional Controlling organisation and is essential in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, as well as statutory and tax requirements.

The Accounting CoE ensures accurate financial documents for EMEA entities, partnering with Baxter Business Services, country finance, and commercial teams to follow US GAAP and company policies.

About the job

From a Candidate for that role, we require an understanding of accounting/controlling matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other teams.

Each Senior Accountant will be covering different parts of regions out of DACH (Switzerland), UK & Ireland & Nordics, Malta, and Western Europe.

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

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the controlling team in performing US GAAP, statutory & tax accounting with hands-on preparation of financial statements and reporting for the dedicated region ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the reporting.

• Ensuring adherence of processes to the company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations.

• Supporting the strengthening of financial processes and controls, closely cooperating with finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, in the execution of end-to-end finance processes.

• Participating in the resolution of complex accounting and tax issues.

• Taking part in local, regional, and global projects, being an advocate of the finance function.

• Maintaining focus on continuous process improvement.

Who are we looking for?

• Experienced Accountant with 5 years of professional experience in statutory accounting, tax advisory, external and internal audits and financial statements.

• A person with knowledge of local GAAP for the countries in scope, and a tax matters expertise (knowledge of US GAAP will be an asset).

• Analyst with excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” attitude.

• Fluent English speaker with advanced reporting tools skills including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint (JDE, Blackline and W-Desk would be an advantage), German will be a huge asset.

• A Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Accounting is preferred, along with being part qualified/qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

What do we offer:

It is an ambitious opportunity for you and also a chance to work in a team with varied strengths with an extraordinary mix of people. Joining Baxter means joining a team that you can truly learn from!

We encourage our employees to develop their skills to meet the demands of a constantly evolving work environment, providing them with opportunities to achieve career goals that will make them valuable contributors throughout their careers.

If you have a curiosity about this phenomenal opportunity and think you can make a difference then this could well be the role for you!

We can offer a great benefits package including professional examination support and an excellent career path, we are a Platinum-approved ACCA employer.

Benefits:

• Probation period of 3 months and then for an indefinite period.

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program.

• Corporate culture is based on our values: collaboration, speed, courage and simplicity.

• Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies.

• Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, and Multisport card.

• Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN monthly).

• PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.

• Fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs).

• Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually.

• Day off for your birthday!

• Great Warsaw office location - Powiśle!

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

Reasonable Accommodations

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