Job Description

Cencora Global Procurement, part of Cencora, offers the opportunity to be part of a global pharmaceutical services organisation focused on creating healthier futures. With Cencora headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA, our teams play an important role in supporting healthcare supply and business operations on an international scale.

The Opportunity

As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations and reporting processes. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will help ensure the smooth running of core finance activities while contributing to the quality and effectiveness of management reporting, financial control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, reporting, audit, compliance, budgeting, and process improvement — making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, varied finance position.

Location Cork, Ireland

Working Hours Full Time, 39 hours per week

Working Type Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home, after initial training

Contract: Fixed Term to the end of August 2027

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for a range of finance activities, including:

Accounts Payable

• Managing the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment

• Matching invoices to purchase orders

• Processing supplier invoices with accurate general ledger coding

• Liaising with Shared Services teams inIndia and Puerto Rico

• Resolving invoice-related queries and discrepancies

• Managing supplier payment runs and monitoring credit terms

• Maintaining supplier records

Accounts Receivable

• Coordinating the generation of sales invoices

• Resolving invoice queries

• Applying cash receipts accurately

• Supporting a robust and well-controlled credit control environment

Treasury

• Preparing bank reconciliations

• Tracing and tracking funds flow to ensure accuracy

• Supporting cashflow forecasting

• Managing funding requests and cash pooling activities

Financial Reporting and Control

• Preparingmonthly and quarterly management accounts

• Posting journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations

• Managing month-end checklists

• Reviewing the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

• Preparingbi-monthly VAT returnsand the annualReturn of Trading Details

• Supporting the preparation ofannual budgetsandmonthly opex forecasts

• Carrying out financial analysis to support performance and decision-making

• Driving continuous improvement projects to strengthen financial control and business performance

Audit, Compliance and Process

• Managing the statutory financial audit process

• Liaising with external auditors and tax advisors

• Supporting a strong internal control environment forSOX reporting

• Preparing and maintainingStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)andWork Instructions (WIs)

• Managing process changes through the Quality Management System

• Supporting additional finance-related duties as required

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified

Experience

• Minimum3+ years’ relevant experiencein a multinational environment

• Strong experience across financial accounting, reporting, and operational finance

• SAP experience is essential

• Strong proficiency inMicrosoft Office, particularlyExcel, as well as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Aself-starterwho can work proactively and take initiative

• An excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills

• Collaborative, personable, and a strong team player

• Highly motivated with a positive, can-do approach

• Detail-oriented, methodical, and well organised

• Persistent, diligent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and numerical skills

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Cencora Global Procurement Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned