Commercial Accounting Analyst OTC with European languages

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Finance​

Behind our iconic power brands that touch millions of lives daily – from Dettol and Lysol to Durex and Nurofen – lies a dynamic and vital engine: Reckitt's Global Business Services (GBS). 

Fuelled by a culture of positive energy and co-creativity - while learning together - OneReckitt GBS is at the forefront of our business, driving efficiency, standardisation, and innovation across our global operations. We're a fast-paced, purposeful team, constantly seeking to optimise our processes, leverage cutting-edge technology, and deliver exceptional value to every corner of Reckitt. We’re not a traditional back-office function; we’re a strategic powerhouse where diverse individuals with bright minds come together to solve complex challenges, shape future capabilities, and build a better global business that directly helps achieve Reckitt’s mission.

About the role

As the GBS Commercial Accounting Analyst, you will report to the Commercial Accounting Manager and play a key role in supporting the financial operations and reporting activities across the Global Business Services (GBS) organization. You will be responsible for executing core accounting processes related to commercial finance, including revenue recognition, trade spend validation, accruals, and intercompany transactions. 

You will ensure accurate and timely financial postings, support month-end close activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance data integrity. This role requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles to support decision-making and compliance across markets. 

You will also partner with the Source to Pay (STP) and Record to Report (RTR) towers to ensure seamless integration of commercial accounting processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role is critical in enabling GBS to deliver consistent, high-quality financial services that support business performance and strategic objectives. 

Your responsibilities

• Execute core accounting processes related to commercial finance, including revenue recognition, trade spend validation, accruals, and intercompany transactions. 
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring timely and accurate financial postings. 
• Analyse variances and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with cross-functional teams 
• Maintain data integrity across commercial accounting systems and reports. 
• Partner with STP and RTR tower leads to ensure seamless integration of accounting workflows. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation and standardization. 
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements. 
• Provide financial insights and reporting to support commercial decision-making 

The experience we're looking for

• Experience in accounting, finance operations, or shared services, preferably within a commercial or GBS environment. 
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes. 
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is preferred 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and communicate effectively with stakeholders. 
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives. 
• Fluent English is a must & knowledge of other European language would be a big advantage (especially French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch)

The skills for success

Project management, Financial systems, Improve business processes, Accounting Principles, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder engagement and influence.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.