Accounting Specialist — Process Leader & Reconciliation Expert

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in Manila seeks an Accounting Specialist to provide technical expertise to the Accounting team and drive improvements across accounting processes.

Key duties include recording journal entries in SAP, performing complex reconciliations, managing period-end close, supporting audits, and training new team members. The role requires a CPA or equivalent and 4–5 years of accounting experience, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license or equivalent preferred.
• 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP/IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Record and review journal entries in SAP for assigned entities.
• Perform and review complex reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Lead period-end close activities per schedules and guidelines.
• Answer in-market queries and post accounting adjustments.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Exercise strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment in complex situations.
• Lead process documentation, including preparing and updating desktop procedures.
• Act as a process lead by providing on-the-job training and technical support to new team members.
• Manage a range of special projects with minimal assistance.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with team management when the supervisor is on leave, including delegating activities, reviewing account reconciliations and journals, and ensuring compliance with service-level agreements.
• Proactively and continuously explore opportunities to increase efficiency within the service.
• Work independently, investigate accounting issues and variances, and use relevant technology, including AI tools, to support analysis and process improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work ability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in Manila seeks an Accounting Specialist to provide technical expertise to the Accounting team and drive improvements across accounting processes.

Key duties include recording journal entries in SAP, performing complex reconciliations, managing period-end close, supporting audits, and training new team members. The role requires a CPA or equivalent and 4–5 years of accounting experience, with strong English communication.