Senior Accounting Specialist

**JOB DESCRIPTION:** -------------------- **Senior Accounting Specialist**  **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. **The Opportunity** This position works at Istanbul location in the International Finance Division that we are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. **What You’ll Do** * Perform basic accounting functions, including preparation of monthly journal entries to the general ledger and calculation and preparation  * Assisting the accounting department in daily, monthly and year -end closing activities * Maintaining accurate and complete records, including ledgers, invoices and receipts * Using documents to verify, record and process transactions * Support internal and external audits preparations * Manage relationships with key business partners * Participate in and support various projects and continuous improvement efforts across the Accounting organization * Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and reconciliations **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Industrial Engineering and Management Engineering or other qualified disciplines, * At least 5 years of experience in similar roles * Knowledge of VAT and TAX regulations * Good level of English, written and spoken * Strong Excel and data analysis skills * Advanced knowledge of SAP system **Apply Now** Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. **The base pay for this position is** N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. **JOB FAMILY:** --------------- Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll **DIVISION:** ------------- IFO International Finance **LOCATION:** ------------- Türkiye > Istanbul : Saray Mah Dr Adnan Buyukdeniz Cd Umraniye **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:** ------------------------- **WORK SHIFT:** --------------- Standard **TRAVEL:** ----------- Not specified **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:** ------------------------- Not Applicable **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:** -------------------------------- Not Applicable