Accountant Global Finance

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

Brief Description:

Accountant Global Finance supporting Tech Ops and Quality Financial Operations and Forecasting, Jazz Manufacturing (Multiple Product/business integration) with the Global Tech Ops and Quality Team. (Currently a 12 Month Contract)

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Support Jazz manufacturing of commercial products and operational processes on:

  · Timely reporting of month/quarter end

  · SOX compliance reporting

  · Inventory related Audit queries in a timely manner

• Collaborative member of the Tech Ops and Quality Finance team.

• Supporting Jazz Manufacturing team including site support to Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) interactions liaising with Procurement.

• Duties related to cost accounting and inventory management of Jazz products – supporting supply chain/global manufacturing in the management and reconciliation of inventory movements throughout the manufacturing process.

• Quarter-end reconciliation of inventory movements throughout the manufacturing process.

• Support senior members of the team in regard to budgeting and forecasting of Jazz manufacturing costs.

• Work as a key partner with the other finance functions including: Finance Reporting COE, Finance Analysis team, Finance Accounting Ops and Global Consolidations team.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and ACA/ACCA qualification a must

• A minimum of 3-5 years related accounting experience

• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.

• Biotech and/or Pharmaceutical experience an advantage.

• Experience of and competence in using MS Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint,

• Experience of accounting software packages, in particular SAP, an advantageExcellent written and verbal communication skills

• Fluent English is required

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently

• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.