JOB DESCRIPTION:JOB DESCRIPTIONSection 1: PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Senior Accountant will be part of the Brussels HQ CFS team and will report to the Senior Manager Entity Controlling. The Senior Accountant will be first point of contact of all inventory related topics.Section 2: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely together with our Shared Service Organization (CFS HUB) and external accounting firms to drive the month-end closing process.
Support account reconciliation and maintenance in close cooperation with CFS HUB
Support & collaborate with Transparency lead to ensure a timely & correct Transparency reporting
Ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by maintaining accurate financial records and robust internal controls.
Coordinate and facilitate the internal and external audit processes, specifically focusing on inventory-related matters.
Serve as the key point of contact for cross-functional coordination between Accounting and all Abbott divisions.
Section 3: EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES
Bachelor degree Accounting/Finance
Minimum 5 years of experience
Experience in a multinational environment of a US-based corporation
Strong US GAAP and ideally local accounting knowledge and skills
Experience with close processes for quarterly and year-end
Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion is a strong asset
Tax and VAT knowledge is a strong asset
Fast Learner with high degree of motivation
Independent worker, but not afraid to ask questions
Result oriented: meet deadlines and focus on quality
Language skills: English and 1 local language
The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Accounting & ReportingDIVISION: IFO International FinanceLOCATION: Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable
