Junior Statutory Accountant

Reed Elsevier Philippines; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

IT Equipment provided

HMO coverage from Day 1 for you and 4+

Retirement matching

Life and Accident Insurance

24 annual PTOs (+6 after 5 years)

Merit increases and incentives

Training and certification programs

Job summary

Reed Elsevier Philippines is seeking a capable accounting professional to oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial information and statutory financial statements, audit schedules, and tax compliance. The role supports regulatory reporting and data accuracy across Finance and business units in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage the annual audit process, enforce accounting regulations, perform health checks on balance sheets, and collaborate with GFS teams to improve

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or relevant professional qualifications.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation principles.
• High-level knowledge of Oracle R12 and Blackline.
• Familiarity with the R2R, P2P, and CRR processes.
• Proficient in balance sheet reconciliations and analytical review.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual audit process and statutory accounts signing.
• Enforce accounting regulations and propose process improvements.
• Compile and review financial information for Finance and business units.
• Collaborate with GFS and business units to improve tax and statutory accounting.
• Communicate risks and provide recommendations for resolution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Self-starter

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Oracle R12

Blackline

Job description

Join us and enjoy benefits designed to help you thrive:

• Flexible hybrid work setup.
• IT Equipment provided.
• HMO coverage starting from Day 1 for you and FOUR FREE dependents.
• Attractive retirement package with company matching.
• Life and Accident Insurance starting Day 1.
• 24 Annual PTOs, additional 6 once you reach your 5th year with us.
• Competitive benefits with annual merit increase and incentives.
• Continuous improvement for our employees (workshops, certification programs, learning sessions, etc.).

Job Summary:

Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial information and statutory financial statements, audit schedules to be used for various local statutory filing, tax compliance, and other statistical/regulatory reports

Accountabilities:

• Manage the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts and ensure signing within the RELX-imposed deadline
• Enforce accounting regulations and recommend new procedures and continually identify process improvements
• Compile and review, do health check analyze financial information for Finance and other business functions
• Collaborate and work closely with colleagues within GFS (all processes) and business units, to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the tax accounting and reporting and statutory accounting
• Identify, articulate and communicate project and accounting operation risks to management, along with clear recommendations for resolution or mitigation

Qualifications:

• A university degree in accounting or relevant professional qualifications
• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation principles
• Strong knowledge of Oracle R12 and Blackline
• High-level knowledge of the R2R, P2P, and CRR processes
• Intermediate skills in quality-checking balance sheet reconciliations
• Intermediate skills in performing analytical review of the company ledger
• Exposure in financial statements preparation is highly preferred
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
• High degree of commitment to meet deadlines
• Pragmatic, hands-on, flexible & adaptable to change, self-starter
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives