General Ledger Accountant - Associate

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ISS STOXX is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our Finance Team in a hybrid work setup. The role focuses on accurate recording of general accounting transactions and timely period-end close.

You will prepare accruals, post journal entries in SAP, review balances, and coordinate with Cash App, Treasury, Tax and Accounts Payable. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• Experience in using SAP (S/4HANA) or other ERP systems is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong MS Office skills.
• Amenable to a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days work from home) and a typical 8:30 AM–5:30 PM schedule with potential extension during month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly accruals and records journal entries in SAP (e.g., market data, consultancy, IT, marketing expenses).
• Reviews expenses and balance sheet accounts and prepares reclassifications as needed at period close.
• Provides explanations for significant variances between periods.
• Performs daily posting and clearing of cash interim items.
• Coordinates with Cash App, Treasury, Tax and Accounts Payable teams.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations; resolves reconciling items.
• Approves invoices weekly and reviews tax code, GL code, entities, currency and amounts for accuracy.
• Supports internal and external audit requirements and strengthens internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP (S/4HANA)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated professional to be a part of our brilliant Finance Team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timely recording of general accounting related transactions on/before period close.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly accruals working file and records journal entries in SAP such as market data, consultancy, IT expenses, marketing expenses and other accruals.
• Reviews expenses and balance sheet accounts and prepares reclassification, if necessary, before the closing of period.
• Provides explanation regarding the significant variance between current period versus previous period.
• Daily posting and clearing of open cash interim.
• Initiates coordination to other teams such as Cash App, Treasury, Tax and Accounts Payable.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Investigates and resolves outstanding reconciling items within a month.
• Approves invoices on a weekly basis and reviews invoice details such as tax code, GL code, legal entity name, addresses, currency and amount to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assists in providing audit requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to process improvements within the GL and reporting functions.
• Perform other accounting and operational duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required Experience in using SAP (S/4HANA) or other ERP systems is a must Exhibits keen attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and a high level of diligence Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with strong working knowledge of other MS Office applications Amenable on a hybrid working set up (3-day onsite and 2- day work from home) and work schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:30PM with flexibility to extend during month-end close as needed #LI-RV2 #ASSOCIATE #Finance

What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work.

We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences.

If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence.

Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations.

We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors.

Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

Visit our website: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/

View additional open roles: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/about/careers/

Equal Employment Opportunity

ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence.

Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations.

We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors.

Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.