Finance AI Lead

Asurion; Calamba; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asurion in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Analyst to ensure accurate inventory costing and effective management controls. The role partners with stakeholders to meet inventory metrics and supports the US operations.

You will own the DAX system setup for inventory, contribute to KPI reporting, month-end close, and SOX compliance, while leading cost analysis and risk assessments. Candidates should have 7+ years in Finance/Accounting with inventory experience; CPA preferred; exposure to cost

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting with strong background on Inventory and Costing.
• Experience in the wireless, high tech, manufacturing, or insurance industry.
• Preferably a CPA.
• Exposure to Cost Accounting, Financial Systems Understanding, Finance Audit, General Accounting, Account Reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for DAX system set-up, inventory and costing concerns; develop reports and provide financial support to management and operations.
• Provide inputs to FP&A for KPI reports, forecast, cost analysis and AOP process.
• Participate in month-end closing activities; cost allocation analysis; post journals and distribute reports within timeline.
• Collaborate with department owners to assess inventory exposures and prepare reserves; update reserve calculations regularly.
• Lead Balance Sheet reviews with inventory movement insights and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Support P&L reviews focusing on Revenue and COGS; drive continuous improvement and SOX documentation.
• Act as Super-user in DAX inventory system; liaise with auditors on inventory and L&OH matters.
• Support ASC management on ad hoc requests.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

CPA

Industry experience

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The role ensures inventory costs are properly accounted for, inventory management controls are consistently complied with and risks associated are timely assessed and managed. This post will partner with key stakeholders to attain inventory management metrics and goals. The role will extend support to the US.

Position Details

• Job Title: Senior Analyst
• Job Profile: PHL5445
• Department: Finance
• Reports To: Supervisor
• Location: Techlog Center Philippines
• Status: Full Time Permanent

Job Purpose

The role ensures inventory costs are properly accounted for, inventory management controls are consistently complied with and risks associated are timely assessed and managed. This post will partner with key stakeholders to attain inventory management metrics and goals. The role will extend support to the US.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the main contact person for DAX system set-up, inventory and costing related concerns. Aid in the development of informational and reporting tools, provide financial and business support to management, operations & other internal customers.
• Provide key inputs to the FP&A team for KPI reports/forecast, cost analysis and AOP process
• Participate on month-end closing activities assisting the team on cost allocation and analysis. Scope also includes: review & analysis of inventory related transactions and reconciliations, posting of journal entries as well as sending out of reports to intended recipients within agreed timeline.
• Work with department owners to assess inventory exposures and prepare necessary reserves. Constantly update reserve calculation assumption on a regular basis.Accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, margin and cost analysis. Check accuracy of revenue and cost account postings as well as the proper roll‑up to the Profit and Loss report.
• Lead the team on Balance Sheet reviews by providing key insights on inventory movements, raising concerns on inventory level risks and recommending counteractions
• Participate on P&L management review focusing on Revenue and COGS accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and project implementations to create/enhance a broader depth and range of analytical and business support capability
• Act as Super‑user in DAX inventory accounting system
• Comply with SOX audit requirements by driving adherence to identified controls. Constantly review processes to assess any changes on both key and non-key controls. Lead preparation and updating of SOX related documentation.
• Liaise with auditors on inventory, cost allocation and L&OH related matters
• Support ASC management on ad hoc requests

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting

Experiences, Skillsets & Personal Competencies

• 7+ years overall experience in Finance and Accounting with strong background on Inventory and Costing.
• Experience in the wireless, high tech, manufacturing, or insurance industry
• Preferably a CPA
• Exposure in the following is preferred: Cost Accounting, Financial Systems Understanding, Finance Audit, General Accounting, Account Reconciliation

Core Competencies

• Asurion Core Values
• Asurion Leadership Functional Competencies
• Strategic/Critical/Lateral Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Cross‑cultural
• Data Mining for Effective Decisions
• Effective Organization/Communication
• MS Office Applications
• Managing ambiguity and high level adaptability
• Professional and personal integrity beyond reproach