Accounting Specialist (CPA)

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation in Ermita, Manila is seeking an Accounting Specialist (Banking and Reconciliation) to prepare monthly GL reconciliations, analyze discrepancies, and support improvements to accounting policies and systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, 3+ years in finance or accounting, SAP experience, and strong Excel skills; CPA is a plus. This is an onsite, full-time position with a 5-day work week.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• CPA license is a plus and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly reconciliations for General Ledger accounts (Cash on Hand, Cash in Bank, AP, AR).
• Analyses reconciling items and coordinates with cross-functional departments for adjustments.
• Ensures accuracy of monthly and year-end closing entries and supports policy improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

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 Specialist (Banking and Reconciliation) is 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.

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.