Financial Accountant

hammerjack; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work across Makati and Pampanga

Health coverage with dependents

Job summary

hammerjack in the Philippines is seeking a Financial Accountant to support accurate month-end reporting, maintain general ledger integrity, and provide practical analysis for business partners.

You will work with senior analysts and stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines, strengthen reconciliations, and drive finance process improvements across the group within a hybrid Makati office setup. Strong Excel skills, IFRS knowledge, and experience with Dynamics GP are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification is preferred.
• Experience in commercial accounting, management accounting, and business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own Month-End Journals: process month-end journals, review ledgers, post accruals, prepayments, and inventory adjustments.
• Deliver clear reporting: meet deadlines and provide variance analysis vs. budget under guidance.
• Protect data integrity: ensure GL entries align with policies.
• Keep reconciliations strong: monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with the business: collaborate with stakeholders to understand drivers and provide support.
• Support audit readiness: assist with audit workpapers and reconciliations.
• Know the reporting model: support consolidated group reporting and Dynamics GP usage.
• Provide insight fast: prepare ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Improve finance processes: identify opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting.

Skills

Month-end close

Variance analysis

General ledger

Microsoft Dynamics GP

IFRS 15/IFRS 16

SAP BPC

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SAP BPC

Job description

Turn financial detail into clear business insight. We’re looking for a commercially minded accounting professional who enjoys month-end reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations, and stakeholder support. If you bring strong Excel capability, sharp attention to detail, and the confidence to work across finance systems and reporting deadlines, this role is a great fit.

Work Setup: Hybrid in Makati Office

Role Overview

As a Financial Accountant, you’ll support accurate month-end reporting, maintain the integrity of general ledger information, and provide practical analysis that helps business partners understand performance. You’ll work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to meet reporting timelines, strengthen reconciliations, and improve finance processes across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Month-End Journals: Process month-end journals, review allocated general ledger accounts and business areas, and post accruals, prepayments, and inventory adjustments as required.
• Deliver Clear Reporting: Meet reporting deadlines and provide variance analysis across actuals versus budget, with guidance from the Australian Senior Analyst.
• Protect Data Integrity: Ensure information entered into the general ledger is accurate and aligned with finance policies and procedures.
• Keep Reconciliations Strong: Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts each month.
• Partner with the Business: Work with business partners and senior analysts to understand result drivers while providing responsive support and service.
• Support Audit Readiness: Assist the Senior Analyst with audit workpapers and reconciliations that meet group external audit requirements.
• Know the Reporting Model: Maintain a strong understanding of the consolidated group reporting model and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, supporting other teams with finance-related queries.
• Provide Insight Fast: Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
• Improve Finance Processes: Identify opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes and reduce time to complete.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience in commercial accounting, management accounting, and business analysis.
• Strong time management and clear English communication skills.
• Analytical and solutions-focused, with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, reporting, formulas, formatting, and data validation.
• Experience processing journals, investigating variances, preparing adjustments, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• A collaborative team player with energy, initiative, and the ability to work under pressure to meet reporting timelines.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition and IFRS 16 Leases.
• Experience with SAP BPC reporting tools.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.
• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.
• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.
• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.
• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.
• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.
• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.
• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.
• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.
• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

About Us

At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond-building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact

Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.