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Abbott Senior Accountant in Wavre, Belgium
We are recruiting a Senior accountant to be based in our offices in Wavre.
As a senior accountant, you participate in timely and accurate reporting of internal US-GAAP and Local Belgian statutory requirements, tax compliance, bank relations and daily cash management.
More specifically, your tasks will include:
Managing month-end close including all relevant accruals & oversee the activities
Analyzing monthly actual reporting variances vs. benchmarks
Maintaining internal control by being primary contact for internal employees and external Shared Services for all matters related to Finance processes
Conducting ad-hoc analysis and supporting finance on requests coming from multiple stakeholders
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor or master’s degree in accounting, business economics or similar.
Min. 3 years’ experience in Controlling/Finance/Audit
Technical accounting expertise as demonstrated by experience with US GAAP and/or local statutory reporting
Demonstration of initiative, innovative thinking, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
Fluent in English with a good level of French and/or Dutch
Result driven, proven experience in a dynamic environment
Good communications skills both verbal and written
Strong analytical skills
MS Excel proficiency / SAP is a plus
Abbott offers an attractive salary package combined with good opportunities to learn and devel
If you are interested, please apply online
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com