General Ledger Team Lead — Drive GL Excellence

Merck Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Kgaa is seeking a Team Lead for General Ledger to guide a 10-15 member team in our Manila Shared Service Center. You will oversee daily GL operations, month-end close, and deliver accurate financial reporting while ensuring IFRS/GAAP compliance.

Strong leadership, SAP proficiency, and knowledge of ERP systems are essential for success. You will collaborate with local finance and global teams, drive process improvements, and support audits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-15 General Ledger Accountants.
• Oversee daily GL operations including month-end close activities.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial data and reports to internal customers.
• Monitor and manage accounting processes, including postings, master data maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee preparation of reports required by local finance and Group Accounting.
• Conduct financial analyses and support pre-audit tasks.
• Ensure IFRS, GAAP, and tax compliance.
• Handle escalations and resolve complex GL issues; provide ERP-related testing support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices with stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

SAP proficiency

English communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Merck Kgaa is seeking a Team Lead for General Ledger to guide a 10-15 member team in our Manila Shared Service Center. You will oversee daily GL operations, month-end close, and deliver accurate financial reporting while ensuring IFRS/GAAP compliance.

Strong leadership, SAP proficiency, and knowledge of ERP systems are essential for success. You will collaborate with local finance and global teams, drive process improvements, and support audits.