Associate Accountant

About the role

Medtronic, a global healthcare technology company, is hiring an Associate Accountant in Taipei. This is an entry-level specialist position, typically an individual contributor who works under close supervision on smaller, less complex projects. It focuses on applying accounting principles to analyse financial information and prepare reports.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse financial information and prepare internal and external financial reports
• Maintain or oversee accounts and records covering disbursements, expenses, tax payments and income
• Record transactions, compile and verify the accuracy of financial data, and prepare balance sheets, profit and loss and cash flow statements, including consolidated statements
• Design, modify and maintain accounting systems so that financial transactions are properly recognised
• Ensure adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies, procedures and internal controls
• Possible duties: month-end close, technical accounting and accounting of M&A activities, and overseeing technical accounting research for complex transactions and new accounting standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent degree from outside the United States); no years of experience required
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Ability to work with close supervision and communicate mainly with people in the immediate group

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a flexible benefits package
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)