General Ledger Team Lead - On-site Manila SSC

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; San Juan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in Manila Shared Service Center seeks a General Ledger Team Lead to guide a team of 10–15 accountants, oversee daily GL operations, MEC month-end close, and ensure accurate reporting. You will drive process improvements, ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, collaborate with local and global finance teams, and support ERP testing.

On-site in BGC, Taguig with a mid-shift/night-shift schedule (3 PM-12 AM; month-end 9 PM–6 AM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA accreditation and/or Master's degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive GL accounting operations experience with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–15 General Ledger Accountants.
• Oversee daily GL operations including month-end close and reporting.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and accurate financial data for internal customers.
• Identify and drive process improvements and best practices in GL functions.
• Collaborate with local and global finance teams and support ERP testing.

Skills

Team Leadership

SAP ERP

IFRS & GAAP knowledge

English communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in Manila Shared Service Center seeks a General Ledger Team Lead to guide a team of 10–15 accountants, oversee daily GL operations, MEC month-end close, and ensure accurate reporting. You will drive process improvements, ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, collaborate with local and global finance teams, and support ERP testing.

On-site in BGC, Taguig with a mid-shift/night-shift schedule (3 PM-12 AM; month-end 9 PM–6 AM).