Financial Accountant

**Job Description Summary**:
**We are the makers of possible**:
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

**Why join us?**:
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a **maker of possible **with us

**About the role**:

- The Financial Accountant is to provide accurate US GAAP and local GAAP statutory reporting for assigned legal entities.
- Responsible for income statements and balance sheets for assigned legal entities.
- Responsible for all compliance related matters related to assigned legal entities.
- To provide full support to the Finance Manager to enable sign off on USGAAP and local GAAP statutory and all compliance related matters.
- The person will work closely with the Finance Manager and other members of the Entitiy Finance COE and partner with our General Accounting COE Belgium, WSSC Poland and BP&A teams.

**Main responsibilities will include**:

- Ensure that the monthly US GAAP reporting to corporate is on-time and free from material misstatements.
- Establish a strong partnership with the General Accounting COE Belgium & WSSC Poland, European Consolidation team, BP&A teams.
- Drive standardisation and best practices across entities
- Strive towards a simplified month end process across all entities which provides the adequate level of detail for the Finance Manager/business partner to sign off the monthly financial results.
- Work together with Finance Manager, Local Finance team and BP&A team to design a simplified review process and reports which will enable the Senior Finance Manager to gain comfort and enable sign off on the month end performance.
- Identify areas of simplification (e.g. audit process). Work on standardisation of timelines/efficiency. Challenge the status quo and constantly drive for efficiencies and improvements.
- Manage all external relationships (auditors and tax) for assigned legal entities.
- Responsible for all compliance related matters related to the assigned legal entities. Drive continuous improvement in this area through monitoring of activities, assessing compliance risks and implementation of improvements.
- Take the lead on various projects within the Entity Finance COE and working with other members of the COE to deliver on objectives.

**About you**:

- A recognised accounting qualification
- Audit experience would be advantageous
- Strong knowledge of Dutch and English
- Proven ability to work across a Matrix Organisation
- Experience in Entity Closures and Entity Openings across multiple jurisdictions advantageous.
- Experience in working with Shared Service Centres
- Experience in ERP implementations would be advantageous
- Proven ability to manage projects
- Proven experience working with external auditors, tax advisors and legal advisors
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and local GAAP Compliance Requirements

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

**Primary Work Location**: BEL Erembodegem - Dorp 86

**Additional Locations**: BEL Olen

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