Senior Accountant | Strong Knowledge In GAAP Required

Avensys Consulting; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Avensys Consulting's Finance & Accounting team is seeking a Senior Accountant to own core accounting processes, lead close cycles, and partner with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global business.

The role requires 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and involvement in audits are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

3-5+ years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline

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 is 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