General Ledger Accountant (Korean Speaker)

ACCA Careers; Taguig; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, based in Taguig, Philippines, is seeking a GL Accountant to join the Corporate Finance Services (CFS) division. The role covers day-to-day shared service operations including period-end close, intercompany and journal entries, and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Accountancy, 3+ years RTR experience in a multi-country SSC, and strong English communication. Korean language skills and SAP S4/HANA experience are advantages.

Qualifications

• B.S. Accountancy graduate; CPA is a plus.
• 3+ years RTR experience in a multi-country shared services environment.
• US GAAP knowledge with practical day-to-day application.
• SAP S4/HANA or similar ERP experience is an advantage.
• Strong English communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Korean language proficiency (Read/Write/Speak) preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RTR experience

Korean language proficiency

English communication

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Self-starter

Education

B.S. Accountancy

CPA is a plus

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Abbott
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.

About Abbott
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.

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

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,

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.