Finance Reporting Specialist

Ambica International Corporation; Pasay; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services corporation located in Metro Manila is looking for a qualified accounting professional to manage budgeting and financial analysis. This role involves gathering budget information, performing variance analysis, and preparing reports for management. The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Accountancy, preferably be a Certified Public Accountant, and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in communication, organization, and critical thinking are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Accounting, Audit, and Finance.
• Solid knowledge in using MS Office, especially Excel.
• Audit experience preferred.
• Prefer NetSuite or Oracle software experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Audit experience is preferred; able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gather budget information and assist in the consolidation of budget.
• Serve as the point of contact between finance and auditors.
• Provide analysis for accounts for monthly management reporting.
• Upload approved budget in Oracle NetSuite.
• Perform monthly budgeting cascade by department.
• Perform variance analysis vs actual vs budget.
• Report Actual vs Budget per Cost Center monthly.
• Prepare documents/reports for annual audit and coordinate timeline.
• Serve as point person between finance and auditors.
• Provide audit support and access to financial information as needed.
• Review FS for abnormal balances and coordinate with teams.
• Prepare P&L and other ad hoc reports.
• Coordinate GLs and related schedules reconciliation.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial information and deadlines.
• Perform month/year end tasks; handle ad hoc responsibilities.
• Provide analysis for monthly management reporting and explanations.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Critical thinking

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Experience with MS Office (Excel)

People management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BS Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description:

Budgeting

• Gather budget information from cost centers and CAPEX

• Partner closely with other cross functional teams for budgeting purposes

• Assist in the consolidation of budget

• Assist in the preparation of budget presentation for management approval

• Upload approved budget in Oracle NetSuite

• Perform budget departmental budget cascade on a monthly basis

• Perform variance analysis against actual performance and budget

• Reporting of Actual vs Budget per Cost Center per month

Financial Analysis and Annual Audit

• Prepare documents and other reports / Schedules and coordinate with the team the timeline of annual Audit

• Serve as the point person between the finance department and auditors

• Provide support on internal or external audit requirements such as access to financial information and provision of reports

• Review FS for any abnormal balance and coordinate with respective teams

• Prepare P&L and other ad hoc reports from time to time

• Coordinate with all finance team to ensure that GLs and related schedules are reconciled and updated

• Ensure all financial information is updated timely and accurately, meeting all deadlines.

• Perform month/year end tasks and activities

• Additional ad hoc responsibilities as may be assigned

Management Reporting

• Provide analysis for certain accounts for monthly management reporting

• Coordinate with finance, Credit & Collection and other departments for variance explanations

Job Qualification

• BS Accountancy, preferably a Certified Public Accountant

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Accounting, Audit and Finance

• Solid knowledge in using MS Office especially Excel

• Preferably with experience using NetSuite or any Oracle software

• Must possess strong communication skills, and a solid knowledge of accounting principles,

• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Audit experience preferred

• With people management skills; able to handle tight deadlines and can work under pressure

• With a sense of ownership and pride in his/her performance and output

• Critical thinker and good time management skills