Statutory Reporting Controller

at  AbbVie

Company Description
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
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Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization was established as one of the key elements of new operating model for AbbVie to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for all affiliates and business units. The FSS center for EMEA region is based in Krakow, Poland and is serving as a chief accounting and controllership function for all affiliates and manufacturing plants in the region, providing support in US GAAP accounting, tax and statutory compliance and reporting and in selected FP&A and order to cash processes. The center was established in 2013.
Job Description

Reporting to Statutory Reporting Manager, Statutory Reporting Controller is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing local statutory accounting and reporting processes for the assigned countries in EMEA region.

• Preparation of the statutory filing in line with Local GAAP requirements, including all notes and disclosures.
• Reconciliation between local GAAP and US GAAP: validating that all documents have been posted to local ledgers.
• Local GAAP Account reconciliations.
• Coordination of calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers
• External Audit support, liaison with external auditors, actuaries, etc.
• Manage the Statutory calendar.
• Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return.
• Interpretation and roll out of local accounting policy/standards.
• Perform the local GAAP accounting close per year end.
• Direct liaison with external auditors, actuaries, tax &, legal organization, etc.
• Coordinate deliverables for external audit.
• Manage the Statutory calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers.
• Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return.
• Miscellaneous reporting filings (e.g., statistical reporting).
• Constantly look for improvement opportunities and drive implementation (compliance, quality, and process efficiency).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong accounting expertise, able to act as focal point between different stakeholders, multitask and meet fixed deadlines.
• Master’s Degree in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Hands-on accounting experience (+5 years in an international environment, pharma sector is a plus).
• Experience in managing full local statutory compliance process for selected European countries.
• ACCA qualification or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, particular experience with Excel and SAP
• Professional proficiency of English, any other language would be an asset.
• Critical mindset to be able to challenge tools and processes in use while promoting business development.
• Ability to multitask and deal with time constraints while effectively managing deadlines.
• A sound business sense with excellent numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and at stakeholders’ side.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and drive for excellence.

WE OFFER:

• Chance to become a part of dynamically growing biopharmaceutical company.
• Friendly organizational culture.
• Hybrid working model ( 3 days from office, 2 days from home)
• Flexible working hours and additional days off
• Attractive annual bonus
• Training opportunities and professional development.
• Extensive benefits package (Multisport, Medicover, life insurance, PPK, commuting allowance, lunch card, bonus for referring new employees)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Company Social Benefits Fund (co-funding of cultural, educational and leisure activities, rehabilitation classes or psychological consultations for employees and their family).
• Charity initiatives incl. Week of possibilities - days of employee volunteering
• Wellness initiatives – global events promoting work-life balance, physical and mental well-being.
  Additional Information
  AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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• Preparation of the statutory filing in line with Local GAAP requirements, including all notes and disclosures.
• Reconciliation between local GAAP and US GAAP: validating that all documents have been posted to local ledgers.
• Local GAAP Account reconciliations.
• Coordination of calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers
• External Audit support, liaison with external auditors, actuaries, etc.
• Manage the Statutory calendar.
• Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return.
• Interpretation and roll out of local accounting policy/standards.
• Perform the local GAAP accounting close per year end.
• Direct liaison with external auditors, actuaries, tax &, legal organization, etc.
• Coordinate deliverables for external audit.
• Manage the Statutory calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers.
• Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return.
• Miscellaneous reporting filings (e.g., statistical reporting).
• Constantly look for improvement opportunities and drive implementation (compliance, quality, and process efficiency)