General Ledger Specialist (5 months fixed-term)

Emerson Electric (Asia) Limited - ROHQ; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 502,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric (Asia) Limited - ROHQ in Metro Manila is looking for a Specialist, General Ledger to handle ledger transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and fixed assets, while serving as an audit focal point.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accountancy, 2 years in general ledger with bank reconciliation, GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Oracle/SAP). Collaborative work with internal and external customers is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• 2 years of relevant general ledger experience including bank reconciliation and fixed assets.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP).

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations to protect the organization's assets.
• Validate cash transactions, resolve discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Perform Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation and analyze transactions.
• Generate reports and analyze accounts to resolve misrecording prior to financials.
• Maintain audit trail of supporting documents for audits and post Journal entries to restate balances.
• Perform Fixed Assets accounting: recognition, depreciation, retirement, transfer, write-off.
• Conduct training and update process documentation to capture improvements.
• Apply internal controls in compliance with CP&P and GAAP.

Skills

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliation

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Fixed Assets

Audit Support

GAAP

Oracle/SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Emerson's 130 years of history have been filled with achievements and challenges that have driven innovative thinking and bold transformations, molding us into the company we are today. By joining us as a Specialist, General Ledger, you will be responsible for processing general ledger transactions, including reporting and reconciliation, fixed asset transactions, and financial reviews, and will serve as a focal point of contact for audits. You will collaborate with internal and external customers and help identify operational improvements to provide excellent financial services.

Contract: 5 months

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or any Accounting-related field.

• 2 years of relevant experience in general accounting, majority of which should be in General Ledger performing bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed assets, and audit support.

• Solid understanding of internal control and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications, preferably in Oracle and SAP.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform a bank reconciliation to protect the organization's assets.

• Validate the accuracy of cash transactions, verify discrepancies, and resolve reconciling transactions.

• Perform Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation and analyze transactions to validate accuracy through vouching for source details.

• Generate reports and perform analysis of accounts to resolve potential misrecording of transactions prior to finalization of financials.

• Maintain audit trail of supporting documents for audit requirements and post Journal entries to restate account balances.

• Perform Fixed Assets Accounting, asset recognition, depreciation, retirement, transfer, and write-off.

• Conduct training and prepare or update process documentation to capture improvements.

• Apply appropriate internal controls in compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures (CP&P) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Who You Are:

You have a strong drive for results and exhibit passion and enthusiasm to get things done. You can efficiently carry out tasks independently and generate accurate, high-quality reports. You are proactive and highly innovative in approaching problem-solving efficiently. You can proficiently communicate ideas, collaborate, and efficiently work with people at any level, excelling in a team environment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives - because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.