Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Controls

Nexus Recruitment Group; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group seeks a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Controls to support key accounting functions including monthly close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and internal control compliance in a fast-paced shared services environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting background with experience in complex reconciliations and reporting, plus familiarity with IFRS/US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred but not required.
• 4–6 years of accounting/controllership in a shared services, multinational, or outsourcing environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, account reconciliation, and internal control processes.
• ERP systems proficiency (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in compliance with established timelines and accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with local and international accounting principles (e.g., IFRS or US GAAP).
• Conduct variance analysis and support management reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger and sub-ledger systems.
• Support compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies through documentation and testing.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues through root cause analysis and collaboration with other departments.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries during internal and external audits.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Stay current on relevant accounting standards and regulatory updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Controls

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About the job Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Controls

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant Financial Reporting & Controls to support key accounting functions including monthly close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and internal control compliance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements and accounting processes within a fast-paced shared services environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting background, experience with complex reconciliations and reporting, and familiarity with global accounting standards and internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in compliance with established timelines and accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with local and international accounting principles (e.g., IFRS or US GAAP).
• Conduct variance analysis and support management reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger and sub-ledger systems.
• Support compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies through documentation and testing.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues through root cause analysis and collaboration with other departments.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries during internal and external audits.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Stay current on relevant accounting standards and regulatory updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant accounting or controllership experience in a shared services, multinational, or outsourcing environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, account reconciliation, and internal control processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.