Accounting Operations Lead - NA

Nestle; Meycauayan; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Business Solutions Manila in Meycauayan, Bulacan, leads North America accounting operations to ensure accurate, compliant financial records delivered on time. You will manage a team, drive process improvements, and ensure services meet defined standards.

The role requires strong leadership, financial reporting skills, and experience in R2R processes, with collaboration across market CFOs, auditors, and shared services teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in accounting operations or shared services.
• Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• At least 2 years in supervisory or specialist accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounting Operations team to meet goals and deadlines.
• Supervise supervisors and specialists for accurate, timely tasks.
• Oversee GL, Fixed Assets, Inter-Group Accounting, Bank Reconciliation and Period End Close.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports and drive process improvements.
• Coach team members for future Nestlé roles and ensure audit compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Accounting operations

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

LEAN initiatives

Education

Accounting degree

Economics background

Business degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Location: Meycauayan, Bulacan

Company: Nestlé Business Solutions Manila

Department: Record to Report

Shift: Night

About the Role

As the R2R Accounting Operations Lead for North America, you will manage and oversee accounting operations for North American markets. You’ll ensure that financial records are accurate, compliant with Nestlé and local policies, and delivered on time. You’ll also lead a team, drive process improvements, and make sure our services meet agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounting Operations team to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Supervise accounting supervisors and specialists, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee key accounting processes, including:
  • General Ledger: Handle journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Fixed Assets: Manage asset accounting and inventory coordination.
  • Inter-Group Accounting: Resolve reconciliation items and prepare reports.
  • Bank Reconciliation: Ensure statements are uploaded and variances resolved.
  • Period End Close: Execute closing activities as scheduled.
  • Reporting: Submit required and ad hoc reports within deadlines.
  • Implement process improvements, automation, and LEAN initiatives.
  • Develop and coach team members for future roles within Nestlé.
  • Ensure compliance with audit guidelines and business continuity plans.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners, including market CFOs, auditors, and shared services teams.

What we’re looking for

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting operations and shared services.
• Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or specialist accounting role.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects in accounting operations.
• Strong financial reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in Record to Report (R2R) processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership & Personal Qualities

• Service-oriented and committed to delivering excellent results.
• Able to energize and engage teams.
• Strong project management and coaching abilities.
• Influences with integrity and builds trust with customers and colleagues.
• Persistent and action-oriented, even when facing challenges.