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