Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

The Senior Accountant CoE (Center of Expertise) is part of the Regional Controlling organization and is essential in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in countries in scope.

The role of the Accounting CoE is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of US GAAP and statutory financial statements for entities across the EMEA region, provide expertise in accounting matters and decisions, and build strong partnerships with EMEA Baxter Business Services centre, local country finance, commercial to support financial and accounting processes in compliance with US GAAP and statutory requirements and company’s policies and procedures.

About the job

As the position is for the DACH region (Switzerland), you’ll need a good understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams. Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays.

What will you be doing?Supporting the controlling team in executing US GAAP, statutory and tax accounting with hands-on preparation of financial statements and reporting for the dedicated region ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the reporting.Ensuring adherence of processes to the company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations.Supporting the strengthening of financial processes and controls, closely cooperating with finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, in the execution of end-to-end finance processes.Participating in the resolution of complex accounting and tax issues.Taking part in local, regional, and global projects, being an advocate of the finance function.

Who are we looking for?Experienced Accountant, Senior Auditor or Financial Reporting Expert with 5 years of professional experience in statutory accounting, tax advisory, external and internal audits and financial statements.A person with previous experience with various local accounting principles, with Swiss GAAPs (or strong motivation to learn) and tax expertise; US GAAP knowledge would be an asset.Analyst with excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mindset, with a focus on continuous process improvementFluent English speaker, German language skills are nice to have.Advanced reporting tools User including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint;JDE and Blackline would be an advantage.A Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting or part qualified /qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA.

What we offer:Probation period of 3 months and then for an indefinite period.Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program.A workplace environment that is based on our values: collaboration, speed, courage, and simplicity.Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the top global MedTech companies.Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, and Multisport card.Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN monthly).PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.Fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs).Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually.Additional extra day for birthday.Warsaw office location - Powiśle!

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