General Ledger & Financial Close Specialist

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

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.