JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.  In particular, our ARDx (Rapid Diagnostics) business also known as Infectious Disease Division offers infectious disease solutions critical for laboratories to protect community health. We proactively address emerging needs by delivering breakthrough innovations that empower laboratories to confidently identify pathogens impacting community health, maintain safe blood supplies, and connect those diagnosed with disease to the care they need.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position plays a critical role in overseeing finance operations specific to the Japan entity. While routine accounting tasks are handled by the Shared Services team in Manila, the Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of Japan-specific financial activities. This includes maintaining books in accordance with both US GAAP and JP GAAP, reviewing monthly closings, and handling tax and regulatory matters.

The role also focuses on driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and ensure alignment with global finance standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Tax Operations:

• Review monthly financial statements and journal entries for monthly and annual closing
• Review reports prepared by the Shared Services team
• Approve finance-related transactions in Coupa and Esker
• Prepare for tax filings, including financial statements and tax provision calculations using global formats
• Manage payroll and Japan-specific accounting tasks (e.g., information provision fees, wholesale campaign coordination)
• Maintain and update accounting policies relevant to Japan

Audit & Compliance:

• Support internal and external audits
• Coordinate with judicial scriveners and legal advisors for Board and Shareholders’ Meeting documentation
• Manage relationships with external vendors (audit firms, tax advisors, legal professionals, banks, card companies)

Transfer Pricing & Collaboration:

• Work with Japan’s FP&A and Procurement teams to gather data
• Collaborate with the U.S. Transfer Pricing team for pricing decisions

Process Improvement & Projects:

• Participate in finance-related and cross-functional projects
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Others / Ad-hoc Responsibilities:

• Support company-wide initiatives as needed, including internal committees, corporate events, and cross-departmental projects
• Handle ad-hoc tasks outside of core accounting when required to support business operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree or equivalent diploma
• Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience, including US GAAP and JGAAP
• Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 or above (USCPA preferred)
• Strong skills in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Business-level English and fluent Japanese (oral and written)
• Experience in tax filing tasks and working in multinational or healthcare organizations is a plus

KEY RESULT AREAS & KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

• Timely completion of closing processes
• Strong commitment to improving the control environment
• Proactive and self-motivated mindset
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Positive attitude and team leadership

     

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:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

Japan > Shinjuku-ku : 2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable