Job Description
The Affiliate RTR Senior Specialist performs affiliate accounting and statutory reporting activities in compliance with AbbVie policies, SOX requirements, US GAAP/IFRS principles, and Bulgarian statutory regulations. The role supports period‑end close, statutory filings, fixed asset accounting, audits, and internal controls, while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Record‑to‑Report (RTR) & Period Close
- Perform month‑end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and balance‑sheet account reconciliations.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting, analyzing, and validating account information and resolving variances with stakeholders.
- Review accounting documentation (invoices, debit/credit notes, receipts, protocols) for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance, and provide posting and tax‑coding instructions.
Local Statutory Reporting
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory reports to local authorities (e.g., National Revenue Agency, Bulgarian National Bank, National Statistical Institute).
- Support local GAAP and statutory adjustments, including non‑deductible expenses, donations review, intercompany reconciliations, and local trial balance adjustments.
Tax & Regulatory Support (Affiliate Scope)
- Support VAT, Intrastat, and withholding tax processes through reconciliations, review of accounting entries, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare supporting tax computations for Corporate Income Tax and tax over expenses schedules in collaboration with Tax CoE and external advisors.
Fixed Assets & Leases
- Execute accounting processes related to affiliate capital assets, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and retirements.
- Support leased‑asset accounting in line with internal controls and US GAAP and IFRS requirements.
Audit, Controls & Compliance
- Perform audit planning support and coordination activities for statutory audits, including preparation of audit requests, confirmation letters, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with AbbVie accounting policies, SOX requirements, and document‑retention standards.
- Substantiate financial transactions through proper documentation and audit trails.
Travel Expenses& HCP Accounting
- Own end‑to‑end accounting support for Healthcare Professional (HCP) honoraria payments and sponsorships, ensuring compliant documentation.
- Act as local Concur process owner, including procedure documentation, employee refresher trainings, transaction review, and reconciliations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA / Master’s degree (advantage)
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a local or multinational environment
- Experience in RTR Operations or statutory accounting preferred
- Intermediate to advanced English (written and spoken)
Additional Information
Skills & Knowledge
Core Accounting & RTR Skills
- General ledger accounting; assets and liabilities
- Record‑to‑Report processes
- Accounting policies and procedures (GAAP/IFRS)
- Local statutory reporting and compliance
Audit & Controls
- Statutory audit support
- SOX and internal control frameworks
- Document retention and compliance standards
Tax Knowledge (Working Level)
- Local tax legislation (VATA, CITA)
- Statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
Systems & Tools
- SAP (required)
- Concur
- MS Office (intermediate to advanced)
- Financial reporting and data‑management tools
- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and digital assistants used to support daily work (e.g., data analysis, document review, workflow automation, and productivity enhancement), with awareness of data privacy, security, and compliance requirements.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Clear communication and cross‑functional collaboration
- Ethical, transparent, and self‑driven mindset
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.