Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

Abbott; Taguig; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Finance Assistant – Accounts Payable based in the Philippines. The role focuses on accounts payable processing, intercompany balance monitoring, and compiling AP packages for filing, with responsibilities for reconciling supplier accounts and handling accruals and monthly adjustments.

The position involves reporting to regulatory agencies and supporting ad hoc internal and external reporting tasks. A CPA is a plus; Bachelor of Science in Accountancy is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with BPCS or similar accounting systems.
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in reviewing financial reporting and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable processing
• ICB monitoring
• Collating AP package hard copies for filing
• Reconciling supplier accounts
• Petty cash management
• Prepare accounts schedules
• Manage accruals and reversals
• Report to regulatory agencies (Central Bank of the Philippines, PSO)

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Multi-tasking

Deadline oriented

Financial reporting experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus

Tools

BPCS system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Corporate Finance Services (CFS) supports the business through high-quality financial operations, reporting, compliance, and process excellence. Our team plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, enabling informed decision-making, and supporting sustainable business growth.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As the Finance Assistant – Accounts Payable , the Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable is primarily tasked for the following: (1) accounts payable processing, (2) intercompany balances (ICB) monitoring, (3) collating of hard copies of AP package for filing, (4) reconciling accounts with suppliers, (5) accruals, reversals, and other monthly adjustments, and (6) reporting to regulatory agencies such as Central Bank of the Philippines and Philippine Statistics Office. The Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable will also be assigned with ad hoc tasks, and other relevant internal and external reporting necessary for the performance of the job.

What You’ll Do

• Accounts payable processing
• ICB monitoring
• Collating of hard copies of AP package for filing
• Reconciling accounts with suppliers
• Petty cash management
• Prepare accounts schedules
• Accruals, reversals, and other monthly adjustments
• Reporting to regulatory agencies such as Central Bank of the Philippines and Philippine Statistics Office

Requirements

• Well versed with the BPCS system or other accounting systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Has experience in the review of financial reporting
• Assigned in majority of the job specifications above
• At least 3 years work experience
• Expertise in preparing and analyzing various reports
• Keen to details, able to work in a team environment, good organizational skills, and has a multi-tasking ability
• Strong communication skills
• Project management skills
• Commitment to meet deadlines and accept additional responsibilities based on the exigencies of the job
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduate and other related courses
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus/advantage

Location

This position is based in Philippines.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

LOCATION:

Philippines > Taguig City : Venice Corporate Center

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)