General Ledger Team Lead – Manila SSC

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking a General Ledger Team Lead in its Manila Shared Service Center. You will lead 10–15 GL Accountants, overseeing MEC close, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You should have 5–8 years in GL accounting with leadership, strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and SAP ERP proficiency. On-site in Taguig (BGC) with mid-night shift as needed. CPA or Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA accreditation preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive General Ledger accounting operations with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and tax.
• Experience in a Shared Services Center is a plus.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems; excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 General Ledger Accountants.
• Oversee daily GL operations and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial data and reports to internal customers.
• Manage account reconciliations, postings, and master data maintenance.
• Review complex journal entries and reconciliations for accuracy.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and tax regulation adherence.
• Collaborate with local and global finance teams and support ERP testing.

Skills

Team leadership

GL accounting

Accounting principles

SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

Master’s or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Merck Group is seeking a General Ledger Team Lead in its Manila Shared Service Center. You will lead 10–15 GL Accountants, overseeing MEC close, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You should have 5–8 years in GL accounting with leadership, strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and SAP ERP proficiency. On-site in Taguig (BGC) with mid-night shift as needed. CPA or Master’s preferred.