Senior GL Accountant

About the role

Cardinal Health is looking for a Senior GL Accountant to coordinate and complete the accounting month-end process accurately. The role covers financial statement reporting in group currency (USD) in compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls, consolidation of information requested by internal and external auditors, and reconciliation of accounts and review of quarterly or annual reports. It involves leading accounting personnel in daily tasks and using reviewed financial data to support forecasting decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, including monthly journal entries (payroll accruals, bank transaction expense accruals, prepaid expense schedules, cross charges and intercompany entries), accounts reconciliations and other month-end close activities according to the close schedule.
• Prepare financial statements in local and functional currencies in line with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare financial reports for corporate teams on tax, intercompany transactions and flux analysis.
• Monitor and analyse accrual expenses by department with a high level of accuracy.
• Support Fixed Assets, payroll and accounts payable team members with technical issues.
• Prepare and estimate cash forecasts for the corporate treasury team.
• Support process improvements, automation initiatives and ERP implementations while ensuring SOX compliance.
• Support external audits and reviews by working with auditors and delivering supporting schedules on time.
• Support the Plant Controller and Accounting Manager on various projects and take on other accounting tasks requested by management.
• Comply with EHS regulations, follow EHS procedures, report incidents and hazards, and complete required EHS training.