General Ledger Specialist

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking a General Ledger Accounting Specialist (Sr. Accountant) in Manila to own complex GL activities, lead MEC close, and provide high-quality financial statements and management reports for local and group finance.

The role requires IFRS/GAAP knowledge, SOX/ICFR awareness, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years in GL accounting operations, SAP or other ERP experience, and fluency in English.

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

• General Ledger Accounting Specialist (Sr. Accountant) responsible for operational excellence and financial integrity for assigned entities.
• Own complex accounting treatments and lead Month-End Close (MEC) orchestration with strict deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and analyze high-quality financial statements and management reports for local entity finance and Group Accounting.
• Conduct deep-dive process analysis, variance commentary, and balance sheet reviews to provide actionable insights.
• Manage high-complexity GL activities (accruals, payroll/benefits accounting, sensitive journal entries).
• Oversee reconciliation of critical, high-risk accounts and timely resolution of open items.
• Gatekeeper for GL master data integrity; ensure compliance with global charting and reporting standards.
• Serve as primary liaison for internal/external auditors; prepare audit schedules and resolve complex queries.
• Ensure adherence to SOX/ICFR, Group policies, and local statutory regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce MEC cycle times (automation, standardization, workflow simplification).
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and act as SME for ERP upgrades or GL system implementations.
• Track and report team KPIs and operational metrics.
• Act as first escalation point for complex issues; partner with CFOs/Finance Directors for swift resolutions.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with ABP, Subledger, P2P, I2C, Treasury.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior GL accountants; maintain up-to-date SOPs and training materials.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and tax principles.
• Shared Services Center experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (Oracle, iScala, etc.).
• Fluent in English.
• Based in Manila (BGC, Taguig) or willing to relocate.
• Available for mid-shift / night-shift schedule (varying MEC/NON-MEC).
• Experience with VBA or other automation tools.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!