Accounting Staff (General Ledger)

Auntie Anne's; Pasig; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Auntie Anne's in the Philippines is seeking a General Ledger Staff to support the Record-to-Report (R2R) process. You will prepare journal entries, manage reconciliations, and assist month-end close while ensuring compliance with PFRS and internal controls.

The role focuses on transaction processing, internal controls, and continuous improvement through SAP optimization and automation. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting and 1–2 years of general accounting experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 1–2 years of general accounting experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation accurately and on time.
• Record transactions in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Support completeness and accuracy of the General Ledger.
• Prepare processes for revenue, receivables, inventory, COGS, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, loans, royalty accruals, and expense allocations.
• Investigate variances and coordinate with departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and assist in month-end close.
• Support SAP optimization, automation initiatives, and process improvements.

Skills

General Accounting

Record-to-Report (R2R)

Journal Entries

Reconciliations

SAP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Job description

The General Ledger Staff is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of assigned financial accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end schedules in support of the Company's Record-to-Report (R2R) process. The role ensures assigned accounts are properly recorded, reconciled, and supported in accordance with Company policies, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and internal controls. The position focuses on transaction preparation, account reconciliation, and financial accounting support while contributing to SAP optimization, automation initiatives, and continuous process improvement.

3. Core Accountabilities

A. Financial Accounting

• Prepare assigned journal entries, accounting schedules, and supporting documentation accurately and on time.
• Record assigned financial accounting transactions in accordance with Company policies and accounting standards.
• Support the completeness and accuracy of the General Ledger.

B. Record-to-Report (R2R) Activities

• Prepare accounting for assigned processes such as revenue, receivables, inventory, cost of goods sold, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, loans, royalty accruals, and expense allocations.
• Investigate routine accounting variances and recommend correcting entries.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve routine accounting issues.

C. Reconciliations

• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Investigate reconciling items and recommend adjustments where necessary.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.

D. Month-End & Year-End Close

• Complete assigned closing activities within the approved close timetable.
• Prepare financial reporting schedules and analyses.
• Support the GL Supervisor during the month-end and year-end close.

E. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure assigned transactions comply with Company policies, PFRS, and internal controls.
• Support Internal Audit, External Audit, and regulatory requirements.

F. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Recommend improvements to assigned accounting processes.
• Support SAP optimization, process standardization, automation initiatives, and AI-assisted productivity.

4. Key Decision & Recommendation Authority

• Recommend correcting journal entries and reconciliation adjustments.
• Recommend improvements to assigned accounting processes.
• Escalate material accounting issues, unreconciled items, or control concerns to the GL Supervisor.

5. Key Performance Indicators

KRA

KPI

Journal Entries

Assigned journal entries prepared accurately and on time.

Reconciliations

100% of assigned reconciliations completed within the approved timetable.

Month-End Close

Assigned schedules completed within closing deadlines.

Accuracy

No material accounting errors attributable to assigned responsibilities.

Compliance

Complete supporting documentation maintained for assigned transactions.

Process Improvement

Participation in approved SAP and process improvement initiatives.

6. Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field.
• 1–2 years of General Accounting experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills.

7. Core Competencies

Technical: General Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, ERP (SAP)

Behavioral: Attention to Detail, Accountability, Integrity, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication

Digital: Microsoft Excel, SAP ERP, Process Automation, AI-assisted Productivity Tools