Management Accounting Expert

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; San Juan; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck KGaA in the Philippines seeks a Management Accounting Expert to support cost accounting, profitability analysis, and reporting across entities. You’ll manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and mentor junior staff.

You will drive process improvements, ensure internal controls, and collaborate with ABP, GL, and Controlling teams. The role requires SAP CO-OM/CO-PA experience, English fluency, and readiness to base in Taguig.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance with full-cycle cost accounting and profitability analysis.
• Experience with SAP CO-OM and CO-PA.
• Willing to be based in BGC, Taguig.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred.
• Automation experience (VBA, other automation tools).

Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting, Profitability Analysis & Reporting Excellence across monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Prepare and explain cost-center reports and profitability analyses for internal customers.
• Ensure reconciliations and schedules are complete and ready for review.
• Perform cost accounting processes including allocations, assessments, distributions.
• Support standardization, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Act as liaison with auditors and ensure internal controls compliance.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Profitability Analysis

Reporting

Auditing

Internal Controls

VBA Automation

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP CO-OM

CO-PA

Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Description:

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. Thats why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

As Management Accounting Expert, you support in the areas of cost accounting and profitability analysis for one or more entities assigned and support local finance and controlling units in both areas. You support in managing maintenance and posting processes in cost accounting to provide an accurate and timely picture of the overhead cost situation as basis for controlling analysis and business decisions. You will also act as a mentor to junior accountants and a catalyst for continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Accounting, Profitability Analysis & Reporting Excellence

• Own and perform assigned management accounting activities across monthly, quarterly and annual close, ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with agreed closing calendar.
• Prepare, review and explain management accounting reports, cost-center reports and profitability analyses for local finance, controlling, ABP, CFO organizations and other internal customers.

• Ensure reconciliations, supporting schedules and reporting outputs are complete, consistent and ready for review.
• Execute and review cost accounting processes, including allocations, assessments, distributions
• Perform cycle profitability accounting activities, transaction flows and posting on reporting positions.
• Support the consistent application of global management accounting standards and guidelines across supported entities.

• Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors; prepare comprehensive audit schedules, pre-audit analyses, and resolve complex audit queries.
• Ensure all processes strictly adhere to internal controls, Group accounting policies, and local statutory regulations.

• Process Optimization & Technology Driving

• Identify and implement opportunities for standardization, simplification, automation and workflow improvement to reduce manual effort and improve service quality.
• Support system changes, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), migrations and other initiatives as a Management Accounting subject-matter expert.
• Track relevant operational metrics and contribute ideas that improve close performance, data quality and stakeholder experience.

• Stakeholder Management & Escalation Resolution

• Act as a first point of escalation for complex management accounting questions, system issues and process exceptions within the assigned scope.
• Foster strong, consultative partnerships with cross-functional teams (ABP, General Ledger, Product Costing and Controlling) to ensure end-to-end process alignment.

• Leadership & Capability Building

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior MA accountants, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Develop and maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree holder in finance, accounting or any related field required
• At least 5 or more years of experience in accounting/finance with direct related experience with full-cycle cost accounting and profitability analysis
• Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred
• Experience with Cost Accounting and Profitability Accounting
• Experience with SAP CO-OM and CO-PA or and reporting tools
• Fluent English language skills required
• Willing to be based in BGC, Taguig
• Amenable to work on a mid-shift / night shift schedule (varying shifts every MEC and NONMEC)
• With automation experience (VBA, other automation tools)

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!