Accountant

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Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division Sligo 

Abbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics. 

Abbott’s diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness and flexibility. Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements. 

*Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.”

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support the site's financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis activities while also serving as the Site Customs Coordinator, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and trade requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Supply Chain Procurement and Logistics, and external customs authorities to provide actionable financial insights and maintain robust customs compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

• Prepare monthly financial performance reports and variance analysis against budget and forecasts.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making and business performance improvement initiatives.

• Analyse manufacturing costs, inventory performance, and operational KPIs.

• Partner with functional leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and cost improvement initiatives.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, reporting, and financial analysis.

• Prepare presentations and management reports for site leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, data analytics, and dashboard development.

Customs & Trade Compliance

• Act as the site's Customs Coordinator and subject matter expert for customs compliance.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant customs regulations, import/export requirements, and internal policies.

• Maintain customs documentation and records in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate customs audits and support interactions with customs authorities and external brokers.

• Review and monitor tariff classifications, country of origin determinations, and customs valuation requirements.

• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and external service providers to resolve customs-related issues.

• Monitor changes in customs legislation and assess potential business impacts.

• Support implementation and maintenance of customs compliance procedures and training.

• Identify opportunities to optimise customs processes, duty management, and trade compliance controls.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or finalist level.

• 3+ years' experience in accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience in customs, import/export compliance, or international trade operations.

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

• Knowledge of customs regulations and duty management processes.

• Experience with Power BI, data analytics, or reporting tools.

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis and business partnering

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Regulatory compliance mindset

• Process improvement orientation

• Effective communication and influencing skills

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Continuous learning and adaptability

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of accurate and insightful financial planning and reporting.

• Strong partnership with operational and functional leaders.

• Maintenance of a compliant customs environment with successful audit outcomes.

• Identification of opportunities that improve business performance and process efficiency.

• Effective management of customs risks while supporting uninterrupted supply chain operations.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  Abbott in Ireland | Benefits

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In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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