Job Description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At 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.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the Finance activities in relation to the Kidney Care spin off including legal entities creation across the South East Asia countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam)
• The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.
• Support incorporation of new legal entities \xe2\x80\x93 corporate secretarial documents, setting up bank accounts, registration of tax and indirect tax, appointment of auditors/tax agents and other matters
• Involved in design of JDE and other systems required for new entities, including user acceptance testing
• Participate in Separation Management Office discussions and assess financial implications of other functions\xe2\x80\x99 decisions
• Involved in drafting opening balance sheets/proforma financial statements, valuation of assets, balance sheet carve outs
• Work with Treasury on debt/equity decision, cash pooling structure
• Provide audit support as needed
• Support local, regional, and global projects, as required
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes
• Coordinate statutory audit, prepare and review financial statements and other statutory reporting
• Preparation of tax returns and ensure tax compliance including tax audits and face to face interaction with tax authorities to drive favorable outcomes
• Drive automation opportunities and simplification initiatives
• Support regional and global reporting requirements such as monthly Balance Sheet & P&L Flux analysis
• 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
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement opportunities

Minium Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit
• 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

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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