Inventory Accountant

RGP Asia Pacific; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP Asia Pacific in the Philippines seeks an experienced Senior Inventory Accountant to lead external audit coordination, inventory reporting, financial close, and compliance within a complex global environment. You will manage external audits, ensure accurate US GAAP/Local GAAP reporting, and drive process improvements while coordinating with global teams to meet SLAs and SOX controls.

The role requires strong analytical ability, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy required.
• CPA qualification preferred for consideration.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Experience with external audits is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, inventory accounting and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage external financial statement audits and inventory reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of external audits and coordinate with audit teams.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of US GAAP, Local GAAP and tax reporting with Tax Team.
• Maintain statutory and parallel ledgers and ensure accurate tax accounting.
• Manage timely financial close in line with the closing calendar and SLAs.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with SOX, controls, and audit requirements.
• Own the completeness and accuracy of financial actuals within scope.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations and resolve open items.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Support auditors and authorities with required activities and documentation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Inventory accounting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Global operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA qualification preferred

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Inventory Accountant to lead external audit coordination, inventory reporting, financial close, and compliance activities within a complex global environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage external financial statement audits and inventory reporting activities.
• Ensure timely completion of external audits and coordinate with internal and external audit teams.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of US GAAP, Local GAAP and tax reporting, working closely with the Tax Team.
• Maintain statutory and parallel ledgers, where applicable, and ensure accurate tax accounting.
• Manage timely financial period close in line with the closing calendar and agreed SLAs.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with SOX, internal controls, compliance and audit requirements.
• Take accountability for the completeness, accuracy and validity of financial actuals within scope.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open and long-outstanding items.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in line with global standards.
• Support auditors and relevant authorities with required activities and documentation.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• CPA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years relevant accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Previous external audit experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, inventory accounting and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience working within a global or complex organisation is advantageous.