General Ledger Assistant

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Lisbon, PRT
Hybrid
Entry level
Healthtech • Manufacturing
The Role
Performs general ledger accounting, reconciliations, reporting, finance query resolution, compliance activities, and process improvements for assigned entities. The role follows defined procedures and deadlines, supports cross-functional cooperation, escalates issues to accounting leadership, maintains process documentation, and contributes to accurate financial reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In
The main purpose of the role is to perform selected accounting and reporting tasks in the general ledger area. The role contributes to ensure proper accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for assigned entity(ies).


 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Perform assigned accounting and reporting activities in line with defined processes and deadlines, standard operating procedures, and work instructions; update process documentation as required
  • Respond to finance queries raised by employees, managers, finance partners & other internal and external stakeholders
  • Escalate issues and concerns to (Senior) Country Accountant or RTR Team Lead
  • Act as a team player, build good relationships with stakeholders
  • Support cross-process and cross-functional cooperation required to achieve overall goals for GBS
  • Secure compliance according to internal procedures and legislation
  • Act proactively in identifying improvement areas, participate in the implementation

 


Key Requirements

 

  • Minimum 6 months of overall combined accounting and finance experience
  • Knowledge of Technology: MS Office; SAP is an advantage
  • Strong communication skills
  • Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, including self-study/research needed to execute the same
  • Being able to work to tight deadlines
  • Proactive and creative in terms of improving ways of working
  • Team player
  • undefined

 


Qualifications/Education

 

  • Bachelor/Master’s degree in Finance/Accoung

Languages

  • Mandatory: spoken and written English.


Working Conditions

  • Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office, driven by business requirements, as Convatec has a flexible approach to office work
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Modern office in the city centre
  • International exposure and opportunity to learn from accounting experts
  • High performance through teamwork, with collaborative spirit across the organization at all levels
  • Inspiring purpose being the driver of everything we do
  • Local workplace laws and statutes apply. 

Special Factors: Occasional requirement to work on bank holidays as per Group Reporting Calendar


 

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we´re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you´re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.


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Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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About Convatec


Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:


Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.


 

Skills Required

  • Minimum 6 months of combined accounting and finance experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and spoken English
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Ownership of assigned responsibilities, including independent study and research
  • Team-oriented approach
  • Proactive and creative approach to process improvement
  • SAP knowledge
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The Company
HQ: London
5,536 Employees

What We Do

At Convatec, #ForeverCaring is our promise to patients & healthcare providers, as we deliver pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch.

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