General Accountant at Danaher Corporation

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Multiple years of experience working in the field of Accounting/Finance
  • Proven ability to build productive relationships and promote engagement
  • Advanced knowledge in accounting, controls, SOX, regulatory requirements for Poland, including Poland GAAP
  • 5% travel may be required

Responsibilities

  • Own completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of General Ledger
  • Analyse accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and manage journal entries
  • Maintain controls in accounting and operational processes
  • Review and analyse account balances and related trends for appropriateness, accuracy and completeness on a timely basis
  • Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis following success criteria and specific company procedures
  • Understand complexity of taxes and controls across sites, states and processes; ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Execute specific analysis and transactions (e.g., sales tax compliance, payments reviews, peer reviews and payments)
  • Own specific horizontal processes (e.g., Fixed Assets, Cash, Inventory, Taxes) for all Company codes in scope
  • Manage horizontal processes and projects such as Record Retention, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Internal Controls, Treasury, Standard Work, standard systems, SOX, Internal Controls, DMS tools and benchmarking
  • Responsible for general accounting, monthly reconciliations, account analysis, reporting, process improvements, tax management, regulatory and compliance

Skills

General Accounting
Monthly Reconciliations
Account Analysis
Financial Reporting
Process Improvements
Tax Management
Sales Tax
Income Tax
Internal Controls
SOX Compliance
Treasury
Benchmarking

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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