JOB DESCRIPTION: The General Ledger Accountant position is based in Manila. This role is responsible for managing controllership activities associated with period end close and Finance reporting including monthly, quarterly and annual close process and regulatory reporting. A few critical activities performed by a GL Accountant include General Accounting, Statutory & Financial Reporting and Intercompany Processing & Reconciliations. This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the preparation of Monthly Financial Reports, Annual Financial Statements and any other internal or external reports required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Assist in transition of GL functions both into and out of the CFS team. Develop new and streamline existing processes and systems as required to ensure more efficient delivery of value-add information to both internal and external stakeholders. Be an effective team player who will drive efficiency and continuous improvement throughout the department. Essential Functions: Preparation of monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Preparation, analysis and posting of journals at month end. Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations at month end. Calculation, posting and analysis of monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately captured. Review and reconciliation of inter-company accounts, involving communication with other Abbott business locations worldwide. Preparation of multi-currency bank reconciliations. Preparation of variance analysis and standard cost updates as required. Provide cost information to management and other departments as required. Other Duties: Collaboration with external audit staff for periodic year-end review procedures and local statutory audits as required. Provision of input on local finance policies and procedures ensuring ongoing compliance for all accounting and finance operations. Participation in ongoing policy and control environment development to ensure compliance with applicable internal control regulations. Enhancement of existing processes and development of new ones to ensure the most efficient completion of duties. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION: Bachelor or College Level Degree or equivalent 0 - 5 years relevant experience – preferably with Shared Service Centre and multinational corporation background Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential Able to work alone to understand and summarize financial data into high quality, accurate and usable summaries Strong computer skills especially MS Office PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a qualified accountant Accounting Qualification – CPA or equivalent SAP/Oracle or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Accounting & Reporting DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: Philippines > Taguig City : Five/Neo Building ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter