Convatec

General Ledger Assistant

In short

This is a General Ledger Assistant role performing accounting, reconciliation, and reporting tasks for assigned entities within a global medical products company's finance shared services function. It requires at least 6 months of combined accounting/finance experience, a Bachelor/Master's degree in Finance/Accounting, and mandatory English proficiency; SAP knowledge is a plus. The role is hybrid, based in Lisbon, with one day per week in the office.

About the Role
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
Qualifications/Education
•Bachelor/Master's degree in Finance/Accounting
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
•Local workplace laws and statutes apply
Special Factors: Occasional requirement to work on bank holidays as per Group Reporting Calendar
About Convatec
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, the company provides products and services in around 90 countries. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).

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