General Accounting Analyst (Payroll & Benefits) - NA

Henkel; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 781,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

HMO healthcare coverage

Provident Fund

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a General Accounting Analyst (Payroll & Benefits) to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll-related financial records. You’ll collaborate with payroll, benefits, and accounting teams in a dynamic shared services environment, driving process improvements and timely financial reporting.

The role requires a CPA-preferred accounting background, 3+ years in general accounting or auditing, payroll exposure, and strong Excel/SAP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy-related courses; CPA licensure is highly preferred.
• With at least three (3) years of relevant work experience in General Accounting, Auditing, or other Finance related areas from a multinational or shared service center (SSC) working environment; Having at least one (1) year of experience in Payroll Accounting is required.
• Knowledge in intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and pivot tables) and SAP are required; Macros and VBA is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (due to direct interaction with North American stakeholders)
• Must be results-oriented, deadline-driven, proactive, high attention to details and with collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Amenable to work on a regular day shift (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and at least five (5) days of night shift (8:00 PM to 5:00 AM) for month-end closing activities and ten (10) days for quarter-end closing activities

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly General Accounting tasks in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and resolve requests and inquiries in a timely manner
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end activities and Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations
• Ensure accurate completion and submission of various reports required to be delivered
• Support in internal and external audit by providing timely audit schedules
• Support execution of team objectives; Initiate and implement process improvements

Skills

Excel (VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP)

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Macros/VBA

Job description

About this Position

As a General Accounting Analyst (Payroll & Benefits), you will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the company's financial records related to payroll and employee benefits. By helping maintain strong accounting controls and timely financial reporting, you will support sound business decision-making and contribute to a positive employee experience through accurate financial processes.

You will be part of a collaborative finance team that works closely with colleagues across payroll, benefits, and accounting functions in a dynamic shared services environment. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in end-to-end financial processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful impact by helping ensure compliance, operational excellence, and high-quality service delivery across the organization.

What You´ll Do

• Perform daily and monthly General Accounting tasks in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and resolve requests and inquiries in a timely manner
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end activities and Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations
• Ensure accurate completion and submission of various reports required to be delivered
• Support in internal and external audit by providing timely audit schedules
• Support execution of team objectives; Initiate and implement process improvements

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy-related courses; CPA licensure is highly preferred
• With at least three (3) years of relevant work experience in General Accounting, Auditing, or other Finance related areas from a multinational or shared service center (SSC) working environment; Having at least one (1) year of experience in Payroll Accounting is required
• Knowledge in intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and pivot tables) and SAP are required; Macros and VBA is highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (due to direct interaction with North American stakeholders)
• Must be results-oriented, deadline-driven, proactive, high attention to details and with collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Amenable to work on a regular day shift (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and at least five (5) days of night shift (8:00 PM to 5:00 AM) for month-end closing activities and ten (10) days for quarter-end closing activities

Some perks of joining Henkel

• A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• HMO healthcare coverage plan
• Provident Fund
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.