General Ledger Team Lead — AI-Driven Finance Ops

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking a seasoned General Ledger Team Manager to lead the GL function in the Philippines with hands-on SAP expertise and strategic leadership. You will drive month-end closes, stakeholder alignment, and staff development in a dynamic, global science-driven environment.

Ideal candidates hold CPA/CMA with 15+ years in MNC general accounting, plus project management experience. Expect cross-functional collaboration and ongoing upskilling aligned with our finance transformation goals.

Qualifications

• CPA/CMA with 15+ years in general accounting in MNCs
• Hands-on ERP experience, mainly SAP
• Project management certifications or experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the General Ledger team with strategic oversight
• Oversee end-to-end month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Engage with stakeholders regularly and translate requirements into action plans
• Drive process transformation using LEAN principles and automation
• Manage talent, onboarding, performance, and career development

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

ERP SAP

Project management

Change management

Lean / process improvement

AI / hyper automation awareness

Education

CPA / CMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Merck Group is seeking a seasoned General Ledger Team Manager to lead the GL function in the Philippines with hands-on SAP expertise and strategic leadership. You will drive month-end closes, stakeholder alignment, and staff development in a dynamic, global science-driven environment.

Ideal candidates hold CPA/CMA with 15+ years in MNC general accounting, plus project management experience. Expect cross-functional collaboration and ongoing upskilling aligned with our finance transformation goals.