General Ledger Team Lead

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Manila's Shared Service Center seeks a Team Lead for General Ledger to oversee a team of 10–15 accountants and ensure accurate month-end close and reporting. You will drive process improvements, ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, and collaborate with local and global finance teams.

The role requires strong SAP experience, a finance degree, and 5–8 years in GL with leadership. On-site work in Taguig with a mid-shift to night-shift schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive General Ledger experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and tax principles.
• Experience in a Shared Services Center is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–15 General Ledger Accountants.
• Oversee daily GL operations including month-end close (MEC).
• Ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery of financial data to internal customers.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence in GL processes.
• Collaborate with local finance and global teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Team leadership

General Ledger

English communication

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Team Lead, General Ledger

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As the General Ledger Team Lead, you will be a pivotal leader within our Manila Shared Service Center. You will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of 10-15 General Ledger Accountants, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all GL operations for assigned entities. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining financial integrity, driving process improvements, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Your Role:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-15 General Ledger Accountants.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

General Ledger Operations Oversight:

• Oversee the daily GL operations, including month-end close (MEC) activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and policies.
• Ensure the preparation and delivery of accurate financial data and reports to internal customers.
• Monitor and manage accounting processes, general ledger postings, payroll and benefits (where applicable), master data maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and reconciliations.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee the preparation of reports required by local finance and Group Accounting.
• Conduct financial analysis and support pre-audit tasks.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and tax regulations.
• Escalation Management and Advanced Processing:
• Handle escalations and resolve complex GL issues.
• Perform advanced processing for sensitive GL activities.
• Provide support for user testing on ERP/GL-related tasks.

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance GL processes.
• Contribute to process excellence initiatives and operational performance reporting.
• Identify and implement best practices to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate effectively with local entity finance to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate effectively with global teams.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA accreditation preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Profound knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, Tax).
• Experience working in a Shared Services Center environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems required.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willing to work on-site in BGC, Taguig.
• Amenable to work on a mid-shift/night-shift schedule (Regular Schedule: 3 PM-12 AM, month-end: 9 PM – 6 AM).
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

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