Cost Accountant

Morgan McKinley; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Cost Accountant to lead regional cost control, asset accounting, and intercompany settlements across a multinational finance network. You will own accruals, prepayments, and asset capitalisation processes while ensuring governance and audit-ready reporting.

Ideal candidates hold an accounting degree with CPA/ACCA/CIMA foundation, strong Excel analytics, and familiarity with Oracle, Trintech, SmartView, or OneStream.

Qualifications

• Accounting background with degree in finance/accountancy.
• Familiar with Fixed Asset accounting and tax/VAT principles.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis; experience with ERP and consolidation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own Regional Cost Portfolios: manage accruals and prepayments for corporate support functions; assess invoice timing and ledger adjustments.
• Manage Fixed Assets & WIP: oversee regional asset register, capitalisation, depreciation, impairment, IAS16/IAS38.
• Drive Spend Governance: approve Purchase Orders; advise COA coding; maintain CAPEX vs OPEX distinctions.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: prepare reconciliations in Trintech; resolve intercompany differences; deliver audit-ready schedules.
• Automate Core Processes: partner with Finance Systems and IT to streamline month-end workflows.

Skills

Accounting foundation

Fixed Asset Accounting (IAS16/IAS38)

Excel & analytics

Intercompany accounting

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Part-qualified CPA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Oracle

Trintech

SmartView

OneStream

Job description

Step into a mission-critical financial seat within an industry-defining global market infrastructure leader. Operating across more than 27 countries and moving global capital every day, our enterprise provides the technology and execution liquidity that power international financial and commodities markets.

Here, you will not be handling routine, passive data entry. You will be an essential financial gatekeeper taking direct ownership of regional cost schedules, asset capitalisations, and robust balance sheet controls across an elite multinational footprint.

The Mission

As our Cost Accountant, you will steer the accuracy, governance, and month-end reporting of regional support function expenditures, fixed assets, and intercompany settlements across our global network.

Key Priorities:

• Own Regional Cost Portfolios: Manage end-to-end accruals and prepayments for corporate support functions, assessing invoice timing and executing precision ledger adjustments.
• Manage Fixed Assets & WIP: Oversee the regional Fixed Asset Register and Work-In-Progress (WIP), steering asset capitalisation, depreciation schedules, impairment reviews, and IAS 16 / IAS 38 compliance.
• Drive Spend Governance: Serve as the direct financial authority approving Purchase Orders, advising procurement on chart-of-accounts coding, and maintaining strict CAPEX vs. OPEX distinctions.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Prepare and substantiate monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Trintech, resolve complex intercompany differences, and deliver audit-ready schedules for Group disclosures.
• Automate Core Processes: Partner with Finance Systems and IT to eliminate repetitive routines and optimize month-end workflows.

What You Bring to the Table

• Accounting Foundation: Degree in Accountancy/Finance; part-qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent foundation).
• Technical Standards: Solid working knowledge of Fixed Asset Accounting (IAS 16 / IAS 38), prepayments, accruals, and corporate tax/VAT principles.
• Excel & Analytical Strengths: Strong Microsoft Excel skills with proven capability in analyzing complex datasets and building formula-driven models.
• Systems Familiarity: Prior experience using enterprise systems like Oracle, Trintech, SmartView, or OneStream is an advantage.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working across a shared services or multi-regional global finance framework.
• Hands-on involvement in month-end automation or workflow improvement initiatives.