General Accountant

W.R. Grace & Co.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage for employees on day 1

Free HMO coverage for up to 3 depend1

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, seeks a General Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close across assigned regions in compliance with GAAP. You will perform ME close activities, post-ME close, fixed asset tasks, audit support, and ensure internal controls, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

The role offers growth in shared services with competitive benefits and opportunities to impact financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Experience with general ledger and month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• 2–3 years in finance/accounting, ideally in shared services or corporate accounting.
• MS Office proficiency; SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute Month-End close activities (accruals, prepayments, amortization, bank reconciliations).
• Perform post ME close activities (GR/IR, balance sheet substantiation, variance analysis).
• Handle fixed asset processes (OA creation, capitalization, disposal).
• Participate in post-month-end close reviews and process improvements.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with finance policies and internal controls.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Location: Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

About Grace

Grace,established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier ofspecialty chemicalsand solutionsthat enableindustriesto enhance modern life. Our customers use ourcatalysts, engineered materials, process technologiesand fine chemicalsto manufacture everyday products–like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticalsandfood packaging– better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employeeswork toharness the power ofsciencefor a better worldat our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide.

Grace Global Business Services (GBS)

At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.

At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry.You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.

Job Description

The General Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial reporting and the month-end close process for the assigned regions, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and established financial policies and internal controls. This role ensures the integrity of financial records, supports audits, and contributes to continuous process improvement within the General Accounting function.

• Perform Month-End (ME) close cycte actvities as follows:
  • Accruals of unposted invoices as of end of the month
  • Amortization of various prepayments, together with accruals (e.g., commissions and volume rebates).
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Sales Deferral and Accrual
  • Other entries/adjustments that are deemed necessary to execute and complete the ME close cycle activities
• Perform post Month End (ME) close cycle activities as follows:
  • Accounts substantiation and analyses/Blackline
  • Goods Received/Invoice Received (GR/IR) reconciliation and adjustments
  • Freight analysis and clearing
  • Clearing of G/L account balances to ensure that only "Open Items" are retained in the ledger
  • Perform cross country audit on selected balance sheet accounts
  • Verify data accuracy & data processing of accounting related information

Responsibilities (2 of 2)

• Perform fixed asset-related activities, including:
  • Creation and releasing of internal orders
  • Closing of internal orders and capitalizing an asset
  • Fixed asset disposal
  • Internal order cancellation
  • Minor Fixed Assets reporting activities
• Participate in all regular post-month-end close reviews to revisit process, discuss issues and propose solutions
• Assist with audit process and requirements
• Ensure compliance with all finance policies and internal controls
• Perform other ad-hoc financial analyses and administrative activities that may be assigned by the General Accounting Supervisor and General Accounting Manager from time to time

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or any equivalent
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 2-3 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in shared services, Corporate or public accounting experience
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications and experience with SAP systems is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented; proactive and independent
• Strong analytical and business problem solving skills
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance

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