General Ledger Accountant (Pipeline)

Abbott; Taguig; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Manila is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to manage controllership activities for period-end close and financial reporting, including regulatory reporting. The role focuses on general accounting, intercompany processing, reconciliations, and integration with the CFS team.

The candidate will support monthly reports, statements, and process improvements while working collaboratively in a shared services environment. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or College Level Degree or equivalent.
• 0-5 years relevant experience in Shared Services or multinational context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to summarize financial data into high-quality summaries.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Must be a qualified accountant.
• Accounting Qualification – CPA or equivalent.
• SAP/Oracle or other major ERP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and annual financial statements; ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Support transition of GL functions into/out of the CFS team.
• Develop and streamline processes to improve efficiency and value-add information.
• Be an effective team player to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General accounting

Intercompany

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP/Oracle

Job description

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:

• Other 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)