A financial management consulting firm based in Makati, Philippines, is looking for a financial analyst. The role involves developing and maintaining budgets, conducting financial forecasts, and managing fixed assets. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, along with 1-2 years of experience in financial analysis or budgeting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills are essential. The position requires collaboration across teams and a proactive approach to tasks.
Qualifications
1-2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or budgeting.
Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive mindset appreciated.
Ability to work with various teams and build relationships.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the annual budget with stakeholders.
Monitor budget performance and provide insights.
Conduct reviews of financial forecasts regularly.
Prepare and post journal entries for period-end closing.
Manage capitalization and disposal of fixed assets.
Coordinate and support processes for external audits.
Act as liaison with service providers and government agencies.
Skills
Financial analysis
Budgeting
Microsoft Excel
Variance analysis
Internal controls
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
Job description
Job Description
Budgeting
Develop and maintain the annual budget in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide insights to management.
Support budget revisions and adjustments as required.
Forecasting
Conduct regular reviews of financial forecasts and update them as needed.
Identify potential risks and opportunities and communicate insights to the management team.
Prepare and present forecasts for key financial metrics.
Period-End Closing
Prepare and post journal entries for period‑end financial closing activities.
Assist with accrual setup and reversals.
Perform account reclassifications to maintain accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
Update monthly cost center reports.
Fixed Assets Management
Manage the capitalization, monitoring, and disposal of fixed assets.
Oversee internal and intercompany asset transfers.
Maintain the Asset Lapsing Schedule.
Perform lease monitoring and reporting.
Internal / External Relations
Coordinate and support end‑to‑end process reviews and walkthroughs for external audits.
Prepare schedules and provide detailed operating expense information.
Compile and maintain lease listings, PPE records, and transaction summaries.
Collaborate with auditors and provide required documentation.
Government Transactions and Service Providers
Support preparation of reports and act as a liaison with service providers and government agencies as needed.
Others
Perform various controlling tasks assigned by management, including ad‑hoc reporting, document archiving, compliance assessments, and process improvements.
Perform other tasks as assigned by management, business functions, or Legal Entity requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
About 1–2years of relevant experience in controlling, financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, or general accounting experience is an advantage.
Strong skills in Microsoft Exceland comfortable working with data
Ability to analyze financial data, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and share meaningful insights.
Basic understanding of period-end closing activities, audit requirements, internal controls, and general accounting concepts.
Comfortable working with different teams and building good working relationships across functions.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle several tasks at a steady, manageable pace. A positive and proactive mindset is appreciated.