
Accountant
Abbott
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Machelen • Belgium
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About the role
- Manage the month-end close process, including accruals and financial reviews
- Analyze monthly actuals vs. benchmarks and investigate variances
- Support balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance in close cooperation with the Shared Service Center
- Act as a key contact for finance processes , supporting internal teams and external partners
- Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and support requests from multiple stakeholders
- Coordinate statutory and internal audits
- Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and ACRs
- Serve as a liaison between Accounting and other Abbott divisions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience
- Solid exposure to US GAAP and/or local statutory reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Fluency in English with a good level of French and/or Dutch
- Proficiency in MS Excel ; SAP knowledge is a plus
Benefits
- A professional, supportive, and quality-driven finance community
- Inclusion & Diversity
- Collaboration with international stakeholders
- Exposure to both US GAAP and local statutory environments
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysismonth-end close processaccrualsbalance sheet reconciliationstatutory reportingUS GAAPpurchase ordersad-hoc financial analysesauditing
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsindependenceadaptabilitycommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance