Senior Financial Accounting Manager

at  Abbott Laboratories

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

• Ensure effective management of Treasury, Receivables and Risk in accordance with Corporate policies and Corporate Governance and identify risks and opportunities
• Monitor integrity of financials (e.g. governance, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Ensure that adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for all Divisions at the affiliate.
• Provide financial reporting support to all Guest divisions
• Provide leadership and build, maintain and develop finance organization

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years experience in relevant role.
• Experience in leading a team of finance professionals
• Multi-national exposure is preferred
• External Auditing experience from Big 5 Auditing Firms is preferred

SKILLS

• Analytical & Detail Oriented
• Strong computer knowledge on Microsoft application e.g. excel, power point and word
• Self motivated with the energy and ability to take the initiative on relevant issues
• Ability to work successfully within a matrix organization and negotiate and prioritize requirements with management, both regional and domestic
• Good command of English

• Manage receivables and claims, ensuring prompt collection of funds and provision for collection risks.
• Inventory and Fixed Assets management which includes overseeing calculation of Standard Unit Cost, Landed Cost and corresponding variances, Other Manufacturing Costs, Risk Provisions and Fixed Assets verification.
• Ensure Revenue Recognition as per standard is properly implemented.
• Reviews all relevant accounting entries in the Journal Voucher and Trial Balance every month to ensure all entries are correct.
• Ensures that all company properties are properly valued and covered by insurance to comply with corporate policy on property insurance coverage.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of local policies and procedures and ensure adherence to such as approved by Affiliate Finance Director.
• Develop and lead a high performance financial workforce through effective implementation of talent acquisition and retention programs;
• Other relevant tasks that will be assigned from time to time.