General Ledger Accountant (Japanese-Bilingual)
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Job Location:
Taguig - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Summary
The General Ledger Accountant is accountable to perform/review the day-to-day shared services operations for the region including but not limited to: (a) period-end close and the associated reconciliations TB analysis accruals amortization Fixed Assets Intercompany and other related journal entries; (b) preparation of monthly quarterly and annual compliance and regulatory reporting (c) provide support for audit related matters (d) monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and (e) issue resolution. Work in close collaborations with the Asia Pacific Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC) and escalation of violation incidences to OEC for further directives.
Essential Functions
1. Responsible for managing period-end close activities to include but not limited to:
Preparation analysis and posting of GL journal entries such as but not limited to accruals prepayments Interco related transactions Fixed assets and any adjusting entries.
Review and reconciliation of intercompany accounts involving communication with other Abbott business locations worldwide.
Preparation of monthly financial and trend reports ensuring they are completed in a timely accurate and efficient manner
Preparation of multi-currency bank reconciliations
2. Assist the Local Finance Stakeholders with internal or external audit requirements during periodic review procedures.
Provide supporting documents as required by the auditors in a timely accurate and efficient manner.
Collaboration with Local Finance Stakeholders to ensure audit questions are addressed accordingly.
Provide oversight and support for responses to and remediation of audit findings as required.
3. Responsible in preparation of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations
Ensure that all aged open and reconciling items are accounted for and are adequately and reasonably explained.
Ensure that each BS recon can stand by itself; each BS recon has enough details and documentation
4. Participates in process improvement initiatives with the team and/or across organization.
Work closely with the project owners and/or other internal stakeholders to ensure implementation is within the targeted dates.
Enhancement of existing work schedules and development of new ones to ensure the most efficient completion of duties
5. Participates in the issue resolution
Provide resolution of escalated operational issues
Perform root-cause analysis and recommend preventive actions plans update RAID log
Address and resolve escalated issues related to GL transactions
Ensure all resolutions comply with the internal policies accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Project Accountabilities / Scope
The GL Accountant will participate in the testing and implementation activities to develop common end-state financial and accounting processes in support of their direct supervisor and the global process managers e.g. RTR End to End Global Process Manager (GPM).
Job Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting CPA is a plus.
Bilingual fluent in English and Japanese language both in written and verbal communication skills are essential.
At least 3 years of RTR experience in a complex multi country shared services environment
Experience in specialized accounting such as Treasury inventory and product costing is an advantage.
Clear and demonstrated understanding of US GAAP with ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical manner to day-to-day operations
SAP or other enterprise systems experience advantage
Strong English communication skills and the ability to interact with internal and external parties at all levels. Korean or Japanese language skills a plus
Reasonable skill in Microsoft applications excel word and power point.
Team-oriented self-starter with the flexibility to work in a fast-phased environment with minimal supervision.
Attentive to details with a desire for Continuous Improvement
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Accounting & Reporting
DIVISION:
IFO International Finance
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)
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Debits & Credits
- GAAP
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- ERP Systems
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