Accountants

GECO Asia Pte Ltd; Muntinlupa; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial operations and ensure compliance in Metro Manila. The candidate will oversee month-end close activities, manage junior accountants, and collaborate with finance teams to prepare accurate financial statements. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and significant experience in audit or financial accounting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of audit or financial accounting experience.
• Experience in shared services or multinational environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and coordinate with Business Unit Finance teams.
• Supervise Junior Accountants and ensure adherence to company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Google Sheets

Job description

Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial review.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and coordinate with Business Unit (BU) Finance teams.

• Maintain fixed asset and tax books; reconcile intercompany accounts and bank transactions.

• Recommend process and system improvements for efficiency and compliance.

• Supervise Junior Accountants: delegate tasks, monitor performance, and support development.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and 5S programs.

• Act as point of contact for audits, reporting, and policy enforcement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (CPA preferred).

• At least 5 years of audit or financial accounting experience.

• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).

• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

• Experience in shared services or multinational environments is a plus.

GL Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations on a monthly/quarterly basis.

• Assist in financial closing, budget consolidation, and preliminary variance analysis.

• Publish estimate vs. actual financial reports; support data gathering for audits and internal reports.

• Analyze trends and provide insights on financial performance deviations.

• Contribute to Balanced Scorecard (BSC) tracking and external audit compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Commerce (CPA preferred).

• 2–3 years of experience in general ledger or related accounting roles.

• Experience with SAP (GL/AP/AR modules) and SOX compliance.

• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets proficiency.

• Willingness to work in shifting schedules (e.g., European time zone).