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.