Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant - Maternity Cover

Department: Finance Controller

Manager/Supervisor: Manager, Accounting International

Location: London (UK)

Position Overview

Insulet is a high-growth medical device company, with the mission of improving the lives of people with diabetes, listed on the NYSE (PODD). The Senior Accountant will support in the monthly/ quarterly accounting close and financial reporting process of Insulet’s International business. The International region currently consists of EMEA, APAC and the Middle East with customers in the B2B, B2C and medical sector (e.g. health insurance funds) and exists of 15 legal entities and/or branches. The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager. This role is for fixed period of 14 months (maternity cover).

The Senior Accountant will be tasked with managing primarily revenue accounting entries, and recording financial transactions for both group reporting purposes and local statutory reporting. He/she will work closely with finance leaders in a fast-paced public company to execute on financial operational initiatives, monthly financial reporting and internal control compliance.

In this high-growth and fast paced environment continuous development of the processes and systems is crucial. The successful candidate for this role should preferably have a track record of having identified and implemented process and systems improvements. As such, the Senior Accountant should provide a thorough understanding of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP for the assigned affiliates and areas (mainly revenues) as well as monitor entries posted by other accounting functions
• Work closely with various teams to understand revenue processes and stay up to date with recent developments within the business and ensuring accurate treatment of revenues
• Analyse monthly and quarterly fluctuations in Account Receivables and Revenues accounts, including working with FP&A and other business partners to understand underlying business drivers
• Prepare monthly balance sheets reconciliations for the assigned accounts
• Assist with review of monthly US GAAP results and preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting to US Parent in relation to the 10Q/K consolidated reporting
• Support quality and timeliness of internal control requirements associated with general ledger reporting, including SOX404
• Support the team in working with external advisors in the preparation and audits of statutory financial statements and supporting notes
• Assist Accounting Manager and Senior Accounting Manager in the review of accounting activities performed by the Accountants in the team
• Involvement in special OTC projects, new system developments testing and ad-hoc reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrated accounting experience in a fast-growing environment
• Strong accounting knowledge, especially related to revenue (US GAAP preferred)
• Awareness of Sarbanes Oxley legislation
• Deadline driven with highest possible accuracy
• Strong experience in working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Prior experience in working in a fast-paced publicly traded company is a plus.
• Preferably a track record of continuous development of processes and systems
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Team player with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Strong analytical skills
• Pro-active, motivated individual able to work independently with a healthy ambition to grow and develop
• Organized, with a proven ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment
• Stress resistant and able to work with deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels in the organization
• Strong command of English language (verbal and written), other European languages are an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Office tools, such as Analysis for Office
  
  

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office at least 1x/week; may work remotely other days).

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

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