Finance AI Lead

Asurion; Philippines; On-site; PHP 535,680 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Asurion is looking for a Senior Analyst at Techlog Center Philippines. This role ensures proper accounting of inventory costs and compliance with management controls. You will analyze inventory transactions, support financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in Finance & Accounting, especially in Inventory and Costing. A background in the wireless, high-tech, or manufacturing industries is preferred, along with a degree in Finance & Accounting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact person for DAX system set‑up and inventory and costing related concerns.
• Aid in the development of informational and reporting tools, and provide financial and business support to management.
• Provide key inputs to the FP&A team for KPI reports/forecast, cost analysis and AOP process.
• Participate in month-end closing activities, assisting with cost allocation and analysis.
• Review and analyze inventory related transactions and reconciliations, post journal entries, and send out reports.
• Work with department owners to assess inventory exposures and prepare necessary reserves.
• Accountable for ongoing analysis of process constraints, margin and cost analysis.
• Check accuracy of revenue and cost account postings.
• Lead the team on Balance Sheet reviews and provide insights on inventory movements.
• Participate in P&L management review focusing on Revenue and COGS accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and project implementations.
• Act as Super-user in DAX inventory accounting system.
• Comply with SOX audit requirements.

Skills

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

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting

Job description

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 partners with key stakeholders to attain inventory management metrics and goals and provides support to the US.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the main contact person for DAX system set‑up and inventory and costing related concerns.
• Aid in the development of informational and reporting tools, and provide financial and business support to management, operations and other internal customers.
• Provide key inputs to the FP&A team for KPI reports/forecast, cost analysis and AOP process.
• Participate in month‑end closing activities, assisting the team on cost allocation and analysis.
• Review and analyze inventory related transactions and reconciliations, post journal entries, and send out reports to intended recipients within agreed timelines.
• Work with department owners to assess inventory exposures and prepare necessary reserves; continually update reserve calculation assumptions.
• Accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, margin and cost analysis.
• Check accuracy of revenue and cost account postings and 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 in P&L management review focusing on Revenue and COGS accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and project implementations to create or 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; continuously review processes to assess changes on key and non‑key controls; lead preparation and updating of SOX related documentation; liaise with auditors on inventory, cost allocation and L&O/H related matters.

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting.

Experience & Skillsets

7+ years overall experience in Finance and Accounting with a strong background on Inventory and Costing. Experience in the wireless, high‑tech, manufacturing, or insurance industry.

• CPA Exposure preferred: Cost Accounting, Financial Systems Understanding, Finance Audit, General Accounting, Account Reconciliation.

Core 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

EEO Statement

Asurion is an equal opportunity employer. We hire the best available person for the job regardless of marital status, sex, gender orientation, age, religious belief, race, nationality and ethnic origin, color, or disability.