Job Description

This is where you save and sustain livesAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You\'ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter\'s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives\xe2\x80\x94where your purpose accelerates our mission.Shortlisted candidates will need to complete our HireVue video assessment before proceeding to the next round of our recruiting process. The assessment takes less than 5-minutes.Summary

• The Liabilities Accountant is responsible for preparing and recording manual journal entries tied to Indirect Purchases across the globe.
• The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare manual journals for various expense accruals with adequate supporting documentation
• Verify expense accruals created by procurement systems such as Coupa are booked and any errors are properly followed-up and fixed during the month-end Close cycle
• Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner
• Complete assigned account reconciliations in Blackline per established deadlines
• Provide audit support as needed
• Support regional and global reporting requirements such as monthly Balance Sheet & P&L Flux analysis
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes and work closely with Regional Controllership teams
• Ensure adherence of processes to company\'s policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls
• Support local, regional, and global projects, as required
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. Work Knowledge / Skills Required
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit \xe2\x80\xa2 Good knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d mind-set
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required
• Experience in JDE, Blackline, Alteryx and W-Desk is an advantage
• Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holiday

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