Accountant

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You Will Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  
  

Accountant

The role is fixed term contract role for 12 months based in UAE

Position Reports To

Functional > Chief Accountant, Gulf & Levant Region - Accounting Shared Services Center based in Dubai.

What You'll Do

Data Entry :

General Ledger Accounting

Support Month end / Year end close activities

Balance Sheet Analysis

Fixed Assets Accounting

Corporate Card Administration

VAT / CIT compilation and filing of returns

Maintenance of Accounting Records.

Working Knowledge Of Core Business Processes

Books and Records.

General Ledger.

Property Accounting (Fixed Assets).

Accounts Payable & Payments.

Skills

Required Qualifications-

Application Modules

Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger.

Data Entry

Enter financial data in a timely fashion & accurately.

Attention To Detail

Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.

Deadline-Oriented

Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Time Management

Prioritizes work to meet goals and deadlines.

Confidentiality

Can be trusted to keep sensitive information secure.

Other Characteristics

Ability to follow company prescribed Policies and Procedures and inspire others.

Thrives under pressure.

Productivity > Output is exceptionally high. Uses time wisely.

Work Attitudes > Enthusiastic, Assertive, Punctual.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education/Qualifications

Proficiency in the language is required.

Tertiary Education - A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement. For career advancement, the candidate will need additional certification.

2-3 relevant experience in the region

Computer literate

Demonstrated good working knowledge of based Accounting system applications. (i.e. BPCS, FM, XMS) and working knowledge of SAP (S4HANA)

Proficient in the usage of PC based applications. (i.e. MS Office, Lotus Notes, etc.).

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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