Senior Accountant: GAAP & Global Close Expert

Avensys Consulting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Avensys Consulting is seeking a Senior Accountant to own GL, close processes, and GAAP-compliant reporting. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and ensure audit-ready financials.

The role requires 3–5+ years in G/L and financial reporting, with Oracle ERP and strong Excel skills. CPA is a plus, and collaboration with global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business discipline.
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience in General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Record-to-Report (R2R), or General Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to perform financial analysis, investigate variances, and solve complex accounting issues.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Review, approve, and post complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reclassifications.
• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and variance investigations.
• Analyze financial results, identify risks or unusual trends, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Financial reporting

Journal entries & close

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (bonus)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Join our dynamic Finance & Accounting team and help shape the future of global commerce.

We're looking for a Senior Accountant with strong General Accounting/ Ledger and Financial Reporting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to own critical financial processes, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while supporting a global business.

What You'll Own

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Review, approve, and post complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reclassifications.
• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and variance investigations.
• Analyze financial results, identify risks or unusual trends, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Partner with Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen financial controls.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and contribute to operational excellence across the accounting function.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business discipline.
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience in General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Record-to-Report (R2R), or General Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to perform financial analysis, investigate variances, and solve complex accounting issues.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

It's a Bonus If You Have

⭐ CPA certification or are actively pursuing your CPA qualification.

⭐ Experience in the payments, credit card processing, fintech, banking, or financial services industry.

⭐ Exposure to ERP implementations, finance transformation, automation initiatives, or process improvement projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a collaborative, high-performing global Finance team.
• Take ownership of critical accounting processes that drive business success.
• Gain exposure to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build your career in an innovative, fast-growing organization with opportunities for professional development