Finance Analyst

ECLARO; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ECLARO is seeking a Finance Analyst in Taguig to support daily accounting operations and assist with monthly and quarterly financial schedules. The role focuses on complex bank reconciliations, accruals, and accurate recording of expenses, with a strong emphasis on US GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will contribute to process improvements and work independently to adapt to evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in financial reporting or accounting operations.
• CPA or similar designation preferred.
• Experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Office; ERP experience with bank reconciliations and fixed assets.
• Strong analytical, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and proactive status updates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile bank reconciliations for complex accounts.
• Assist with bank-related inquiries, payments processing, and operating expenses.
• Maintain fixed asset module with accurate records and roll forwards.
• Maintain account reconciliations with variance analysis and issue resolution.
• Prepare accruals and period-end journal entries for accurate reporting.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes and schedules.
• Support process improvement, system enhancements, and data cleanup to strengthen controls.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and ad hoc inquiries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Education

BS in Finance/Accounting

CPA or similar designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

The Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations and assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial schedules. This role will focus on preparing and reviewing complex bank reconciliations, recording accruals, ensuring the accuracy of recurring expenses and completing ad hoc requests. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles, with experience in financial reporting and account reconciliations. This individual will also participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls. The Finance Analyst will work independently, demonstrate a proactive mindset, and adapt to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare bank reconciliations for complex accounts, including investigation and resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist with resolving internal and external inquiries regarding banking, payments processing, and general operating expenses.
• Maintain the fixed asset module by ensuring accurate records and roll forwards, promptly reporting issues with resolutions.
• Maintain account reconciliations, including data validation, variance analysis, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare accruals and related period-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Support process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and data clean-up projects to strengthen controls and reporting transparency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal control requirements and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries.

Role: Finance Analyst Job Description

The Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations and assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial schedules. This role will focus on preparing and reviewing complex bank reconciliations, recording accruals, ensuring the accuracy of recurring expenses and completing ad hoc requests. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles, with experience in financial reporting and account reconciliations. This individual will also participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls. The Finance Analyst will work independently, demonstrate a proactive mindset, and adapt to evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting, or accounting operations.
• CPA or similar professional designation preferred.
• Experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with complex general ledger systems and journal entry preparation.
• Familiarity with ERP modules such as bank reconciliations and fixed assets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communications skills and proactively provide updates on task progress and promptly informing of any delays. Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to not only identify problems but determine the underlying causes and present possible resolutions.
• mid shift (5AM to 2PM EST during peak times and 3AM to 12PM EST during non-peak times).

Optional Requirements:

• Workday Financials experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a Shared Services operating model.
• Experience supporting process improvement or automation initiatives.

Additional Information

BS in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline