Senior Accountant

ESCO Engineering Pty Ltd - Philippine ROHQ Branch; Pasig; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Senior Accountant in Pasig City, Philippines. This hybrid role supports the global mining technology leader in delivering accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls.

The position focuses on general ledger, freight and duty accounting, budgeting, and treasury activities within a dynamic, regional team. Key responsibilities include rolling forecasts, variance analysis, ERP/OneStream integration, and close coordination with Supply Chain and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting with strong general ledger expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex spreadsheets and Power Query.
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: maintain the general ledger and monthly close with US GAAP alignment.
• Freight and Duty Accounting: monitor, reconcile, and align with invoices; ad hoc accruals.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: contribute to rolling forecasts and variance analysis for freight and duties.
• Process Improvement: support automation and controls across ERP and data sources.
• Treasury Assistance: assist with cash reporting, FX updates, and bank fees if needed.
• Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis: model scenarios for Treasury and Supply Chain leadership.
• Collaboration: work with global teams including Rio, Treasury, and Freight.
• Travel Requirements: minimal travel; primarily office/remote collaboration.
• Safety First: uphold zero-harm and safety culture.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

OneStream

Job description

Senior Accountant Location - Pasig City, Philippines Work Arrangement - Hybrid (primarily Mid Shift: 3 PM to Midnight Philippines time)

What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger and oversee the monthly accounting cycle to ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with US GAAP. Daily tasks include preparing reconciliations, reviewing month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Success means timely, accurate financial statements and smooth month-end closes.
• Freight and Duty Accounting Support: Monitor and reconcile freight, duty, and tariff expenses, matching shipping quotes and customs billings with invoices. Assist with accruals and capitalization in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and local regulations. Daily collaboration with Supply Chain and Logistics teams to resolve variances.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Contribute to rolling forecasts for freight and duty costs, incorporating volume projections, rate changes, fuel surcharges, and currency fluctuations. Perform variance analysis and prepare reports for Supply Chain leadership.
• Process Improvement: Support automation initiatives and enhance processes for freight and duty reconciliation, integrating data from Transportation Management Systems, Global Trade Systems, and ERP. Help strengthen internal controls and documentation.
• Treasury Assistance: Assist with cash reporting, loan tracking, FX rate updates, treasury payments, banking portal maintenance, and KYC updates. Prepare bank fee analysis and cash breach reports as needed.
• Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis: Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and special project support to Treasury and Supply Chain leadership. Become an expert in Oracle ERP and OneStream financial reporting tools to identify and implement reporting improvements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with global accounting, finance personnel, and key stakeholders including Rio (primary partner), Treasury, and Freight teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily office and remote collaboration.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA preferred
• 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with strong general ledger expertise
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with complex spreadsheets and Power Query
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative and excellent communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Oracle ERP in a professional capacity
• Knowledge of freight accounting, duty, INCO terms, customs valuation, and global trade finance
• Experience supporting supply chain, logistics, or international trade finance functions
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools such as OneStream

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.