Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Accountant – Abbott Medical Belgium & Abbott SA

📍 Location: Belgium – Machelen (EDC) & Wavre
🏢 Function: Corporate Financial Services (CFS)
📄 Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the role

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Corporate Financial Services (CFS) team at our Belgium headquarters. In this role, you will act as the primary finance contact for Abbott Medical Belgium and Abbott SA, supporting accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and smooth collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is ideal for a hands-on accountant who enjoys ownership, variety, and working in a dynamic, international environment.

Key responsibilities

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

What you bring

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

Why join Abbott

A broad accounting role with real ownership and visibility
Collaboration with international stakeholders
Exposure to both US GAAP and local statutory environments
A professional, supportive, and quality-driven finance community

Inclusion & Diversity

Abbott is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, gender identity, age, disability, or nationality.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

LOCATION:

Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

Belgium > Wavre : Building P2

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

Accountant – Abbott Medical Belgium & Abbott SA

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JOB DESCRIPTION: