Accounting Specialist

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our Finance (Accounting) team in Ermita, Manila. The role covers monthly reconciliations of General Ledger accounts, discrepancy resolution with cross-functional teams, and contributing to accounting system enhancements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance, with at least three years in finance/accounting and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Banking/Finance.
• At least 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA license is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail for insightful financial info.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP tools.
• Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly reconciliations of General Ledger accounts including Cash, A/R, A/P, and Cash on Hand.
• Analyzes monthly reconciling items and coordinates with cross-functional departments for adjustments.
• Ensures accuracy of monthly and year-end closing entries.
• Proposes improvements to Accounting Systems, Policies, and Procedures; handles assigned projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Excel/Google Sheets

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Accountancy or Banking & Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP tools

Job description

About the Role

Location: Ermita, Manila (near SM City Manila)

Role Type: Full-time

Department: Finance (Accounting)

Reporting to: Team Leader - Accounting

Work schedule: 5-day work week (onsite)

The Accounting Specialistis responsible for preparing monthly reconciliations of General Ledger Accounts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, analyzing and resolving discrepancies with cross-functional departments, and contributing to the enhancement of Accounting Systems and Policies.

Other responsibilities:

• Prepares the Monthly Reconciliation for accurate and timely reporting of General Ledger Accounts such as Cash on Hand, Cash in Bank, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable, etc.
• Analyzes and coordinates monthly reconciling items to cross-functional Departments and suggests necessary adjustments to settle discrepancies.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of monthly and year-end closing entries.
• Identifies any improvement in Accounting Systems, Policies, and Procedures and handles projects as assigned.

To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:

• Has a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or any Banking and Finance related course
• At least three (3) years experience in any Finance or Accounting functions
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a plus!
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail to produce insightful information for decision-makers.
• Familiarity with SAP or any similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and/or Google sheet for effective organization of data.
• Flexibility and agility to take on additional tasks as required.

About FELCO

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) started in 2001 with a simple goal: to make quality lighting and electrical products available and affordable for every Filipino. From homes to businesses, we continue to offer practical solutions that help power everyday life.
Our brands Firefly, ROYU, ECOLum, Herks, and Xpert are each designed to bring comfort, safety, and convenience into Filipino homes. Alongside our own brands, we partner with respected global names such as CHiNT, ABB, and DCK, giving our customers access to a wide range of everyday and specialized solutions.
We work closely with designers, engineers, contractors, retailers, institutions, and developers, building partnerships that help us understand real needs and respond with the right solutions.