Finance Analyst - General Ledger

Canon New Zealand; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon New Zealand is seeking a Data Entry professional to maintain daily accounting entries, supporting month-end close with accuracy across journals, inventories and assets.

You will collaborate with the Manager and team, pursue continuous improvement of processes, and stay updated on accounting practices, with emphasis on MS Excel and independent work when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounts receivable / banking.
• Excellent systems and process knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a wider team.
• High level of accuracy and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Close accounts daily using General Journal entries and Accrual Vouchers.
• Prepare Inventory movement journals including write-offs and write-downs.
• Calculate inventory provisions.
• Manage Fixed Asset additions (PR approval) and CAPEX.
• Process Fixed Asset disposals, transfers, and reconciliation.
• Identify and eliminate inefficient work practices.
• Support other tasks as required.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Finance systems

Job description

Data Entry

Ensure all day to day entries are entered into the Accounting system daily with no carryovers or errors.

Team Membership

Actively assist the Manager and other members of the team to achieve deadlines and objectives across the wider team.

Personal Development

Keep skills and knowledge of Accounting practices up to date and recommend appropriate training to Manager to ensure that skills and knowledge continue to align with business requirements.

Identify and eliminate inefficient work practices.

Continually monitor and review current practices and procedures including system processes and where necessary make recommendations in respect to enhancements. Ensure a continuous improvement view of the end-to-end processes.

Primary Job Functions

• Account Closing
  • General Journal
  • Accrual Voucher
• Inventory Reports
  • Inventory movement Journal (write off/ write down/ general)
  • Inventory Provision Calculation
• Asset Management
  • Fixed Asset Addition - PR approval
  • Fixed Asset Addition - CAPEX
  • Fixed Asset Disposal
  • Fixed Asset Transfer
  • Fixed Asset reconciliation
• Any other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or any related studies.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an accounts receivable / banking environment
• Excellent systems and process knowledge
• Excellent communications skills
• Experience with finance related systems
• High level of accuracy and a strong work ethic
• Intermediate MS Excel skills
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a wider team