Finance Analyst – GAAP Reporting & Process Improvement

Arch Global Services Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Global Services Philippines is seeking a Finance Analyst to support month-end, quarter-end and ad-hoc financial reporting, focusing on preparing and analyzing a wide range of reports and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and experience in financial reporting and account reconciliations; the role emphasizes process improvements and strengthening internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting, or accounting operations.
• CPA or similar professional designation strongly 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.
• 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 not only identify problems but determine the underlying causes and present possible resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly GAAP close processes and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation of internal management reports (MD&A).
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain a wide range of reconciliations across financial statements, subledgers, and data source.
• Independently identify, investigate, and resolve reconciliation breaks and variances through data validation, variance analysis, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare period-end journal entries accurately with proper documentation and error free submission.
• Liaise with Shared Services teams (Corporate, Tax, Accounts Payable, etc) on an as needed basis.
• Assist with resolving internal and external inquiries regarding ledger data as it pertains to various systems and account mappings.
• 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS in Finance/Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Arch Global Services Philippines is seeking a Finance Analyst to support month-end, quarter-end and ad-hoc financial reporting, focusing on preparing and analyzing a wide range of reports and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and experience in financial reporting and account reconciliations; the role emphasizes process improvements and strengthening internal controls.