Senior Associate Accountant

SJ Group; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Metro Manila is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant (FP&A / Financial Reporting). You will support financial reporting, planning, and analysis across finance functions, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include month-end close, data validation, management and compliance reports, and collaboration with FP&A, Operations, and internal clients to improve reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/College Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 2–4 years of FP&A, Financial Reporting or related Finance experience.
• MS Office proficiency; Advanced MS Excel required.
• Experience with ERP/financial reporting software; Power BI and SAP/S4 Hana a plus.
• Experience in a BPO or Shared Service setting is an advantage.
• Strong communication, data accuracy and stakeholders engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support financial results, management, compliance reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate data collection and validation for consolidated reports.
• Assist month-end, quarter, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and respond to data requests.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous reporting improvements.
• Provide ad hoc analyses and escalate issues promptly.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal & relationship mgmt

Team collaboration

Ability to cope with ambiguity

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

SAP/S4 Hana

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position

The Senior Associate Accountant (FP&A / Financial Reporting) supports financial reporting, planning, and analysis across finance functions. The role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, ensuring data integrity, and assisting in the preparation of reports that support business performance monitoring, compliance, and decision‑making.

The position also provides support in financial analysis, data management, and process coordination, while contributing to the continuous improvement of reporting processes and related initiatives.

The Senior Associate Accountant may also be assigned other duties and responsibilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and analysis of financial results, management reports, compliance reports, and operational dashboards to ensure timely, accurate, and relevant reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and other stakeholders to collect, validate, and analyze data, ensuring completeness and consistency for consolidated and recurring reports.
• Support the month‑end, quarterly, and annual close processes, including report preparation and review, ensuring timelines and reporting requirements are met.
• Maintain complete and well‑organized supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and assist in the preparation and submission of audit requirements and related data requests.
• Contribute to process documentation and support continuous improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, streamlining and standardization.
• Provide support for ad hoc analysis, reports, and finance‑related initiatives, and escalate issues or discrepancies in a timely manner for resolution.

Key Performance Indicators

• Deliver timely and accurate operational, management, statutory, and compliance reports.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and team members on the status of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Resolve day‑to‑day and moderately complex issues independently, applying sound judgement based on business knowledge and company policies.
• Establish collaborative relationships with internal clients to understand the business and continuously identify ways to be of service.
• Ensure high‑level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• High level of participation and engagement in company activities would be encouraged.
• Assist other team members during peak times.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• With 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, General Accounting or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and accounting fundamentals.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience in a BPO or Shared Service setting is an advantage.
• Exposure to sustainability or climate reporting framework is a plus
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software or any financial reporting software is required, Power BI, SAP/S4 Hana is a plus
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders and deliver clear, concise, and professional verbal and written communication
• High level of attention to detail with strong data accuracy and validation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills within a multi‑cultural business environment.
• Able to collaborate with team members, internal clients and management.
• Ability to cope with ambiguity and change and maintain high level of professionalism when working under pressure.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!