Senior Associate Accountant

SJ Group; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Philippines is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant (FP&A/Financial Reporting) to support financial reporting, planning, and analysis across finance functions. The role focuses on timely, accurate information, data integrity, and assisting in reports that monitor performance and support decision making.

You'll work on month-end close, consolidate data, maintain audit-ready documentation, and drive process improvements in reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant FP&A, financial reporting, or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting fundamentals; advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and analysis of financial results, reports, and dashboards to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Coordinate data collection and validation with multiple stakeholders for consolidated reports.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and audit readiness.
• Maintain organized documentation to support audits and data requests.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvements in reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting support for finance initiatives and issue resolution.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP software

Power BI

SAP/S4 Hana

Job description

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 elevate 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 judgment 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!