Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist – Shared Services

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

12 Vacation Leave days per year

12 Sick Leave days per year

HMO coverage from Day 1, with up to 2;

Quarterly incentives

Town hall events

Employee engagement activities

Company events

Job summary

Mondiale VGL, a globally recognised transport and logistics provider, is seeking a Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist for its Manila Shared Service Centre. You will manage accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management while ensuring statutory compliance.

You’ll work with CargoWise and other systems, support SSC growth, drive process improvements, and collaborate with international stakeholders across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, management accounting, or a similar role.
• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, BPO, or Shared Services environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and FTE costing or internal chargebacks.
• Knowledge of Philippine taxation, BIR compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial analysis, and data reconciliation.
• Experience working with international stakeholders, multiple entities, or regional operations.
• Strong attention to detail, financial accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CargoWise One Accounting Module.
• Experience managing FTE-based or service-based charging models.
• Background in finance process improvement, automation, and working with international Finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial transactions using CargoWise and other relevant systems.
• Support SSC budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, and financial planning.
• Manage monthly country FTE chargebacks, cost allocations, and related reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, P&L analysis, budget variance reports, and management insights.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine tax, payroll, and statutory requirements, including coordination with external accountants and auditors.
• Maintain effective financial controls, governance, and audit-ready documentation.
• Drive finance process improvements, automation, and standardization to support the growth and scalability of the Shared Service Centre.

Skills

Financial accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

FTE costing

Reconciliations

Tax knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CargoWise One

Excel

Job description

Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist – Shared Services

• Full-time
• Department: Accounting and Finance

Mondiale VGL is a globally recognised transport and logistics provider with roots in Oceania and operations in 19 markets.

For over 40 years, we’ve connected people, places and possibilities - moving freight and building careers across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA.

We offer fully integrated, end-to-end logistics services, including sea and air freight, import and export, wharf transport, customs clearance, and warehousing.

Our scale and reach help businesses operate more efficiently across borders and supply chains – and our team of 1,500+ people bring diverse perspectives and shared ambition.

We’re proud of our heritage and the platform it provides for people and businesses to grow. Be part of a company that gets things moving – and build a career that moves with it.

Role Purpose

The Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist will manage the Manila Shared Service Centre’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, FTE cost management, and country chargebacks. The role ensures financial accuracy, statutory compliance, and effective cost management while supporting SSC growth and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial transactions using CargoWise and other relevant systems.
• Support SSC budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, and financial planning.
• Manage monthly country FTE chargebacks, cost allocations, and related reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, P&L analysis, budget variance reports, and management insights.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine tax, payroll, and statutory requirements, including coordination with external accountants and auditors.
• Maintain effective financial controls, governance, and audit-ready documentation.
• Drive finance process improvements, automation, and standardization to support the growth and scalability of the Shared Service Centre.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, management accounting, or a similar role.
• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, BPO, or Shared Services environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and FTE costing or internal chargebacks.
• Knowledge of Philippine taxation, BIR compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial analysis, and data reconciliation.
• Experience working with international stakeholders, multiple entities, or regional operations.
• Strong attention to detail, financial accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CargoWise One Accounting Module.
• Experience managing FTE-based or service-based charging models.
• Background in finance process improvement, automation, and working with international Finance teams.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Financial accounting, bookkeeping, AP, vendor management, and reconciliations
• Financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• FTE costing, chargebacks, and cost allocation
• Philippine tax, BIR, payroll, and statutory compliance
• Financial controls, governance, and audit support
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and CargoWise One Accounting
• Process improvement and financial automation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively with Finance and operational stakeholders

Job Highlights:

• Hybrid work arrangement. Company-issued computer and necessary work equipment provided.
• 12 Vacation Leave (VL) days per year.
• 12 Sick Leave (SL) days per year.
• HMO coverage from Day 1, plus up to two (2) dependents fully covered by the company upon regularization.
• Quarterly incentive program for Top Performers.
• Quarterly incentive program for Outstanding Performers.
• Quarterly raffle draws during employee recognition and town hall events.
• Quarterly employee engagement activities.
• Company-wide events and celebrations.
• Additional benefits that may be provided by management from time to time.

We believe our people are our greatest strength — and the diversity of our team is central to how we grow and succeed. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. With operations spanning the globe, we know we’re better together when our team reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we work with every day.