Finance Analyst

JCV & Associates Project Management & Development, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JCV & Associates Project Management & Development, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Finance Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and analysis. You will provide accurate insights, consolidate data across units, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts.

Working with Accounting, Operations, and Management, you will improve reporting accuracy, drive profitability insights, and support year-end closes and audits. A strong Excel and financial modelling foundation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Two to four years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, collaboration within a team.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools is an advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries for posting to the general ledger.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset schedules, amortisation schedules, and supporting reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyse financial performance, key trends, and business results, providing actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast variance analyses, identifying significant performance drivers.
• Evaluate profitability by project, client, department, business unit, or other relevant dimensions.
• Identify cost drivers, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, and cost management.
• Consolidate financial information across multiple business units, projects, or entities for company-wide reporting and analysis.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Assist with tax schedules, regulatory reports, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Respond to audit inquiries by providing accurate, complete, and timely financial information and supporting documents.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain organised and accurate accounting records in physical and electronic formats.
• Ensure the proper documentation, retention, accessibility, confidentiality, and integrity of financial records.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by the Finance and Accounting Manager, Finance Director, or Management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modelling

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

About the role

The Finance Analyst supports the company’s financial planning, reporting, and analytical requirements by providing accurate financial insights, consolidations, forecasts, and performance analyses to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with Accounting, Operations, and Management, this role helps drive financial efficiency, reporting accuracy, and organisational growth.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, ensuring accurate and timely posting to the general ledger.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalisation, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and periodic physical verification.

• Prepare and maintain fixed asset schedules, amortisation schedules, and supporting balance sheet reconciliations.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities to support timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Reconcile accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

• Prepare financial analyses and management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Analyse financial performance, key trends, and business results, providing actionable insights and recommendations to management.

• Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast variance analyses, identifying significant performance drivers.

• Evaluate profitability by project, client, department, business unit, or other relevant dimensions.

• Identify cost drivers, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, and cost management.

• Consolidate financial information across multiple business units, projects, or entities for company-wide reporting and analysis.

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

• Assist with tax schedules, regulatory reports, and other statutory reporting requirements.

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

• Respond to audit inquiries by providing accurate, complete, and timely financial information and supporting documents.

• Recommend process improvements that strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

• Maintain organised and accurate accounting records in physical and electronic formats.

• Ensure the proper documentation, retention, accessibility, confidentiality, and integrity of financial records.

• Perform other related functions as assigned by the Finance and Accounting Manager, Finance Director, or Management.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Two to four years of accounting experience.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.

• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly.

• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools is an advantage.

• Knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.