Junior Accountant

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. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

• Register, code and/or approve on a timely basis all incoming Accounts Payable documents ensuring correct coding of vendor, cost center, GL account, invoice amount etc.
• Review incoming Accounts Payable documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to internal company policies and in accordance with local rules and regulations
• Check 3-way matching (PO, Good receipt/contract and Invoice) of incoming Accounts Payable documents as appropriate
• Research and/or resolve payable exceptions and respond to Accounts Payable inquiries
• Perform matching and reconciliation of the payables with vendors ensuring completeness of financial records
• Contribute in process period-end adjustments as required (e.g. provisions, accruals, prepayments etc.) based on appropriate supporting documents
• Contribute in processing journal entries as appropriate, process allocations (e.g. cost/profit centre-level, Affiliate-level etc.)
• Assist in VAT, withholding tax, and other tax calculations and filings, coordinating with local tax advisors and Accounting Manager
• Assist handling inter-company transactions in conformance with internal policies and guidelines
• Establish and maintain fixed-asset policies and procedures ensuring compliance with local and US GAAP
• Process and record fixed assets additions and retires
• Process and record fixed asset adjustments, enhancements, revaluations and transfers, if any
• Process and record fixed asset maintenance and repair expenses
• Support fixed assets physical inventory process. Perform necessary actions to follow-up on physical inventory of assets
• Maintain and reconcile relevant fixed assets registers (GAAP - Local - Tax) if applicable
• Contribute the preparation and distribution of all external financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy (e.g. Statutory Financial Statements)
• In co-operation with relevant internal stakeholders ensure that Chart of Accounts reflects both local and US GAAP requirements
• Regularly update and maintain relevant code lists and master data (CoA, Cost centre list, VAT code list, WTC catalogue, Supplier Data, Employee Data etc.)Prepare documentation and provide support for internal and external audits as required (e.g. Finance IA, Statutory External audits, Tax audits etc.)
• Manage company card matters

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• 1-2 years for experience on a similar role
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS), proficiency in spreadsheet software like Excel, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Communication skills – able to report financial information clearly
• Strong English knowledge
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting software systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Internship or previous work experience in pharma or life sciences

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html