Senior Accountant (PH, NZ, AU, CA)

Drake International Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake International Philippines is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee end-to-end accounting, financial reporting, intercompany activity, and FP&A across multiple regions. The role focuses on accurate reporting, strengthening controls, and driving process improvements in a multinational setting.

The position requires strong Excel and ERP skills, 5+ years in accounting, and the ability to work across time zones. Collaboration with global teams and audits is key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy; CPA preferred (or required, depending on business requirement).
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or shared services environments.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and FP&A principles.
• Experience supporting multinational or multi-country operations is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, and advanced formulas); ERP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across different time zones and cultures.
• Experience in process improvement, automation, and data analytics/visualization is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice reviews and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions, invoicing, settlements, and cost allocations.
• Monitor cash positions, bank reconciliations, aging, and discrepancies resolution.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities across finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and schedules.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to deliver timely financial support and services.
• Participate in finance transformation, system enhancements, and strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multi-timezone coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP experience

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, financial reporting, intercompany transactions, accounts payable, and FP&A activities while supporting finance operations across New Zealand, Australia, Philippines, and Canada. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, drives process improvements, and supports global finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and other reports to support business decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice review, payment processing, vendor reconciliations, employee reimbursements, and cash advance monitoring.
• Manage intercompany transactions, including invoicing, reconciliations, settlements, cost allocations, and coordination with local and international finance teams.
• Monitor cash positions, bank reconciliations, aging schedules, outstanding receivables/payables, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and corrective actions to address operational and reporting gaps.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and reconciliation schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across regional and global teams to ensure timely and accurate financial support and service delivery.
• Participate in finance transformation, system enhancement, and other strategic projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy; CPA preferred (or required, depending on business requirement).
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or shared services environments.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and FP&A principles.
• Experience supporting multinational or multi-country operations is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, and advanced formulas); ERP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across different time zones and cultures.
• Experience in process improvement, automation, and data analytics/visualization is an advantage.