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Job Title
Senior Accountant (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
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.
The Opportunity
This position is based in UAE, Dubai. As Abbott, we help people live healthier and better lives through our Established Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Nutrition, and Medical Devices business for more than years. We have approximately 300 employees working across Africa.
As the Senior Accountant, you will perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
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.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the minimum requirement.
Computer literate
Proficiency in English language
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.).
Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger.
Enter financial data in a timely fashion & accurately.
Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Working as an accountant / financial analyst – preferably in a large organization / multinational.
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.
Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
Prioritizes work to meet goals and deadlines.
Can be trusted to keep sensitive information secure.
Apply Now
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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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