General Ledger Accountant (Korean Speaker)

Thornton Tomasetti; Taguig; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Taguig is seeking a GL Accountant to manage day-to-day shared service operations within Corporate Finance Services. Responsibilities include period-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting with strong emphasis on accuracy and audit readiness.

You will interact with global teams, apply US GAAP knowledge, and support continuous improvement initiatives while using SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems. Strong English skills required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Accountancy graduate; CPA is a plus.
• Strong English communication skills; reading, writing, speaking.
• Experience in RTR in a complex multi-country/shared services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end-close activities.
• Assist Local Finance Stakeholders with internal or external audit requirements during periodic reviews.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives with the team and across the organization.
• Participate in issue resolution.

Skills

RTR experience

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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. 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.

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: IFO International Finance LOCATION: Philippines > Taguig City : Five/Neo Building ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No 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.

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Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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