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.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
- The position is an integral part of the Asia Pacific headquarters finance function. It involves working with the AHQ senior management team and other finance personnel from across Abbott Asia Pacific region. APAC will be the main focus of this role.
- The position has dual responsibility to assist the EMAK/ANZ markets and support projects from both regional APAC and EMAK as an emerging market
- Supporting EMAK will also be a core component of the role
- In carrying out all job-related activities, this person must be in compliance with local Singapore rules and regulations, environment laws, internal and U.S. FDA regulatory requirement, financial rules and practices, Code of Business Conduct, and local law and company regulations as stipulated in Abbott Singapore Employee Handbook.
- Support Finance Controller in analysis of forecast, budget, actuals and other specific business dynamics in Asia Pacific
- Provide analytical support and relevant financial information in business decision making, commercial strategies, allocation of resources based on commercial opportunities
- Monitor country financial performance by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance.
- Perform financial analysis, as directed by management, and recommend alternatives courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools.
- Supports team members in the preparation of Business Reviews, such as monthly division review, budget reviews and others
- Support in business modelling, PL forecasts and competitor benchmarking
- Coordinate in headcount hiring; provide variance analysis explanation
- Support country/ regional historical trends & reports in commercial KPI
- Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulations
- Perform daily general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, month end closing and analysis
- Review and investigate the company’s accounting transactions to improve data accuracy
- Support internal and external audit
- Support APAC / country projects decided by Area
- Supporting and championing system change in the organization through continuous improvement of reporting systems
- Be prepared to take any ad hoc projects at any time, last minute requirements, expansion of scope or projects, for both country and APAC as requested by manager or APAC controller. Hours required to meet deadlines may require outside of normal hours due to the expectations for APAC higher as representative of entire business”
Requirements
- Degree in Finance or Accountancy or related subjects
- Minimum 5 years of business controlling experience in multinational, customer-oriented environment (Experience in FP&A is highly advantageous)
- Excellent analytical/ problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities
- Strong can-do attitude: Innovative and collaborative with a passion for quality and efficiency
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn / leverage on digital tools
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
