General Ledger Accountant (Korean Speaker)

Abbott; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is looking for a GL Accountant based in Taguig, Philippines, responsible for managing period-end close activities and preparing account reconciliations. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Accountancy, preferably CPA, with at least 3 years of RTR experience in a shared services environment.

Fluency in Korean is preferred, along with strong English communication skills. The position demands attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement working within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of RTR experience in a complex multi country, shared services environment.
• Experience in specialized accounting such as Treasury, inventory, and product costing is an advantage.
• Clear understanding of US GAAP and ability to apply knowledge in day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage period‑end‑close activities.
• Assist Local Finance Stakeholders with audit requirements.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Korean language proficiency

Strong English communication skills

Reasonable skill in Microsoft applications

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. Accountancy graduate

CPA

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The GL Accountant will be accountable to perform/review day‑to‑day shared service operations for the region including but not limited to: (a) period‑end close and the associate reconciliations, TB analysis, accruals, amortization, Fixed Asset, Intercompany and other related journal entries; (b) preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual compliance & regulatory reporting; (c) provide support for audit related matters; (d) monthly balance sheet reconciliations & issue resolution.

The Opportunity

This position works out of Taguig location within the Corporate Finance Services (CFS) division.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing period‑end‑close activities.
• Assist the Local Finance Stakeholders with internal or external audit requirements during periodic review procedures.
• Responsible in preparation of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives with the team and/or across organization.
• Participates in the issue resolution.

Experience/Background

• B.S. Accountancy graduate, CPA is a plus.
• Korean language proficiency is preferred. Read, Write, Speak.
• At least 3 years of RTR experience in a complex multi country, shared services environment.
• Experience in specialized accounting such as Treasury, inventory and product costing is an advantage.
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of US GAAP with ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical manner to day‑to‑day operations.
• SAP S4/HANA or other enterprise systems experience advantage.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to interact with internal and external parties at all levels.
• Reasonable skill in Microsoft applications – excel, word and power point.
• Team‑oriented, self‑starter with the flexibility to work in a fast‑phased environment with minimal supervision.
• Attentive to details with a desire for Continuous Improvement.