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.

Senior Accountant

This role is reporting to Finance Controller, Gulf & Levant Region – Corporate Finance Services (CFS), based in Dubai.

What You'll Do:

• Fixed Assets Accounting

• Inter Company Accounting

• Journal Preparation & Data Entry

• Accruals and Deferrals (Month - End / Year - End)

• Cash Forecast

• Balancing accounts on a monthly basis (at an absolute minimum).

• Monthly Distributor Reconciliation

• Ageing Analysis of Employee Receivables

• Prepare, analyze and verify financial statements.

• Participate in Audits – Internal & External

• VAT Refund Processing

• Follow the company prescribed Policies and Procedures and inspire others

• Performs any other task/activity that might from time to time be identified by the manager

Working knowledge of Core Business Processes:

• Books and Records.

• General Ledger.

• Electronic Banking (preferably).

• Cash Management – Imprest Fund

• Property Accounting (Fixed Assets).

• Inter-company Accounts.

• Accruals & Deferrals.

• Reserves.

• VAT Accounting

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English language is required.

• Tertiary Education - A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement. For career advancement, the

• candidate will need additional certification.

• Computer literate

• Demonstrated good working knowledge of based Accounting system applications. (i.e. BPCS, FM, XMS)

• Proficient in the usage of PC based applications. (i.e. MS Office, Outlook, etc.)

• Experience in a and environment is highly desirable

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Required Skills/ Competencies:

• Accounting Systems: Experience with AS/400 based accounting system applications. [i.e. BPCS, INFOR Financial

• Management (Masterpiece G/L), OneConcur ).

• Application Modules: Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, On-line Banking, General Ledger.

• Data Entry: Enter financial data in a timely fashion.

• Reporting Skills: Skillfully prepares financial, statistical and management reports.

• Attention to Detail: Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.

• Deadline-Oriented: Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Time Management: Prioritizes work to meet goals and deadlines.

• Confidentiality: Can be trusted to keep sensitive information secure

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll

     

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

        

LOCATION:

United Arab Emirates > Dubai : Dubai Airport Freezone, Building 5WA, Floor 8

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable