Assistant Accountant - General Ledger

Global Payments Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Accounting team and help shape the future of global commerce. You will support general ledger activities and month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires a BS in Accountancy, CPA, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong MS Excel skills. Familiarity with Oracle or ERP systems is preferred. Excellent English communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or accounting-related degree from a reputable college or university.
• CPA certification.
• At least one year of relevant experience in general accounting or general ledger accounting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and ability to use accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries using supporting documents and calculations.
• Complete all month-end activities in line with the closing calendar.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss analyses and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues promptly.
• Coordinate with other departments to verify transactions and maintain audit trails.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

English communication

Audit support

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

Oracle

Dynamics

Excel

SAP Ariba

Job description

Job Description:

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our ever evolving Accounting team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll own:

General Ledger and Month-End Close

• Apply sound accounting knowledge when performing assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare month-end journal entries using supporting documents and calculations.
• Complete all month-end activities in line with the closing calendar.
• Use Oracle and Dynamics effectively to support accounting and reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss analyses and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate variances, reconciling items, and long-outstanding balances, and resolve accounting issues promptly.
• Coordinate with other departments and colleagues to verify transactions, understand the business rationale, and resolve issues.
• Maintain controls that support the validity and accuracy of accounting data.
• Keep complete, orderly accounting records to support the audit trail and easy retrieval.

Audits and Internal Controls Compliance

• Prepare detailed monthly bank reconciliations as a key control.
• Analyse and investigate reconciling items.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries.

Intercompany Accounting

• Understand intercompany transactions recorded in the general ledger.
• Coordinate with the intercompany accounting team when necessary.

Others

• Provide support and key inputs to projects within the accounting department.
• Keep self-updated with developments in business, and in local and international accounting.
• Uphold corporate values and company policies.

What you'll bring:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or accounting-related degree from a reputable college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least one year of relevant experience in general accounting or general ledger accounting.
• Skilled in using any accounting software/application; Proficient in MS Excel.
• Fluent in English – as used in effective verbal and written communications.
• Preferred: Experience in external audit.

It's a bonus if you have:

• Exposure to multinational operations will be helpful.
• Experienced in using Oracle, SAP Ariba, and any automated expense management tools.

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.