Senior Accountant

Motul Philippines Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Motul Philippines Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, including end-to-end general accounting, AP/AR processing, and month-end close. The role ensures accurate financial records and coordination with external tax providers and auditors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting with 3–5 years of relevant experience in FMCG or consumer goods, and demonstrates strong analytical, ERP, and communication skills to manage vendor data,

Qualifications

• End-to-end accounting experience including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable processing, vendor data upkeep, and three-way matching.
• Experience in accounts receivable, aging, and collections support.
• Exposure to tax compliance activities and coordination with external tax providers.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and other adjustments.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain schedules.
• Review general ledger transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payments per company policies.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices with POs and goods receipts.
• Create and maintain vendor master data in the ERP system.
• Monitor customer accounts and reconcile balances.
• Prepare and distribute AR aging reports for collections.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Tax compliance

ERP systems

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting support

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including end-to-end general accounting, accounts payable processing, accounts receivable monitoring, and month-end closing activities. The role is responsible for processing supplier payments, maintaining vendor master data, monitoring customer receivables and collections, supporting budgeting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, and coordinating tax and audit requirements with external service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and other accounting adjustments
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Review general ledger transactions and investigate accounting discrepancies
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payments in accordance with approved company policies and payment terms
• Perform three-way matching of supplier invoices against approved purchase orders and goods receipts before processing payments
• Create and maintain vendor master data in the ERP system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information
• Monitor customer accounts, maintain accurate accounts receivable records, and reconcile customer balances
• Prepare and distribute accounts receivable aging reports to the Customer Service team for collection follow-up

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience with exposure to end-to-end general accounting processes, including month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and budgeting support
• Hands-on experience in accounts payable processing, including vendor creation, invoice processing, three-way matching, payment execution, and vendor account reconciliations
• Experience monitoring accounts receivable, preparing aging reports, and supporting collection activities
• Experience supporting general tax compliance activities, including withholding tax documentation and coordination with external tax providers
• Experience using ERP systems
• Experience in an FMCG, trading, distribution, or consumer goods environment is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and vendor relationship management skills