General Accountant EMEA And INCO

W. R. Grace; Muntinlupa; Presencial; PHP 420.000 - 540.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

14th month pay

Retirement plan design

LinkedIn Learning access

Performance incentive program

HMO for employees from day 1

Dependent coverage for HMO

Educational assistance

Resumo da vaga

Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a General Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and the month-end close for assigned regions. This role ensures integrity of financial records, assists audits, and drives continuous process improvements within General Accounting.

Responsibilities include ME close, intercompany accounting, and compliance with internal controls, with collaboration across Finance and cross-function teams.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or any equivalent.
• 2-3 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in shared services, Corporate or public accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.

Responsabilidades

• Perform Month-End close activities including accruals and prepayments.
• Bank reconciliations and GL analyses.
• Intercompany recording and reconciliation.
• Prepare journal entries and adjustments for intercompany balances.
• Support audits and ensure internal control compliance.
• Assist with post-month-end review and process improvements.

Conhecimentos

Strong verbal and written comms

Results-oriented

Proactive and independent

Analytical and problem solving

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

MS Office

SAP systems

Descrição da vaga

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

Month-End and Post-Month-End Close

• Perform Month-End (ME) close cycle activities 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)

Intercompany Accounting and Reconciliation

• Perform the recording, monitoring, and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, including sales, services, royalties, cost allocations, loans, and related interest.
• Prepare and process intercompany billings in accordance with approved intercompany agreements.
• Investigate intercompany mismatches and coordinate with counterparties and local finance teams for timely resolution.
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries and adjustments to resolve intercompany differences.
• Monitor outstanding intercompany balances and support timely settlement and clearing of open items.
• Prepare and analyze intercompany out-of-balance reports and follow through on identified reconciling items.

Controls, Compliance and Audit Support

• 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
• Strongverbalandwritten communication skills.
• Results-oriented; proactive and independent
• Strong analytical and business problem solving skills

Benefits

• Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
• Above-market Retirement Plan Design
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Established Performance Incentive Program
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.