Associate Accountant - Financial Control (General Ledger & Reporting)
Location: Makati City, National Capital Region
Salary: Up to Php 1,200,000 per year (range shown in posting)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to Php100,000.00 per month
Posted today
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Finance GL & Reporting Team Leader to ensure timely execution of tasks related to General Ledger and Reporting.
- Implement effective procedures to maintain accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information.
- Identify control gaps, assess risks, and recommend improvements to strengthen the Internal Control System (ICS).
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee daily activities of the Accounting and Reporting function, ensuring month-end, year-end, and project deliverables are accurate and completed within deadlines.
- Adhere to corporate finance and accounting policies and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance of accounting processes with IFRS and corporate standards.
- Maintain accurate financial records and coordinate audits and reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
- Review, investigate, and resolve errors or inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory accounts for all entities within scope.
- Finalize tax computations for inclusion in year-end reporting packages.
- Maintain tax and statutory books through regular adjustment entries.
- Prepare, review, and analyze statutory financial statements, including accompanying notes, for submission to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide training and guidance to new team members.
- Collaborate with external auditors to support accurate and timely year-end closing and reporting.
- Assist in reconciling intercompany transactions for transfer pricing processes across relevant countries.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics; Master's Degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting and Reporting within a multinational organization.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and strong knowledge of office-based IT tools.
- Ability to work independently with strong planning, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities with a proactive mindset.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations.
- Willing to work in Cebu and relocate (for candidates in Metro Manila).
Experience
- General Ledger and Reporting: 5 years (Required)
Other Details
- Ability to commute/relocate: Cebu – Relocating or willing to relocate prior to starting work (Preferred).
- Training provided
General Ledger Principles & Additional Roles
The organization may include multiple postings for GL-related roles. If you are exploring General Ledger, GL Supervisor, or GL Accountant opportunities, these descriptions share common requirements such as strong GAAP/PFRS knowledge, attention to detail, and experience with ERP systems. Specific duties, locations, and schedules vary by posting.
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