Senior Financial Accountant

Satellite Office; Eastern Manila District; Presencial; PHP 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Satellite Office in Manila seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to support the Finance Manager in preparing robust financial information and reports for Management, the Board and Executive Committees. The role ensures accurate, timely internal and external reporting in line with accounting standards.

The successful candidate will oversee month-end processes, GL integrity, budgeting support, and financial analysis across the brand and divisions, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and

Formación

• Professional certification in accounting (CA/CPA or equivalent).
• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance or related field.
• Big 4 background preferred.
• Experience in financial/management reporting with month-end deliverables.
• Familiar with accounting standards and retail industry applications.
• ERP systems experience; intermediate to advanced Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare financial information for Management, the Board and Executive Committees.
• Process month-end journals and verify entries against expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review monthly results and drive financial performance.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger and balance sheet controls, including reconciliations.
• Contribute to budgeting to monitor costs, revenues and cash flows.
• Develop internal controls around month-end processes and reporting outputs.
• Provide technical accounting advice and document commercial implications.
• Prepare statutory reporting adjustments and financial statements per standards.
• Support the Group Financial Controller and Finance Manager.
• Liaise with external auditors for audits and group reporting.
• Assist in automation and enhancement of reporting processes.

Conocimientos

ERP systems

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Month-end reporting

Attention to detail

Educación

CA/CPA or equivalent

Degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Role Description and Responsibilities

The primary objective of the role is to support the Finance Manager manage the preparation of robust financial information and associated reports for Management, the Board and Executive Committees. As a Senior Financial Accountant key role will ensure that internal and external reporting is accurate, timely and in compliance with accounting standards and disclosure requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

This role specializes at preparing and analyzing financial information at a Brand and Divisional level overseeing all financial aspects of the operations as well as internal stakeholder engagement to drive effective outcomes. You will also be responsible for providing hands-on support and guidance across the organization you are responsible for. We are seeking someone with a positive drive and willingness to get the job done! Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as possess strong organisation skills as strict deadlines are paramount. Candidate must also have ERP system experience; Apparel 21 would be an advantage.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of financial information for Management, the Board and Executive Committees.
• Processing month end journals to produce the month end results as well as verifying entries and comparing to expectations
• Partner with various internal stakeholders to review monthly results and drive financial performance as well as provide financial analysis and interpretation to drive optimal business outcomes
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet control including reconciliations.
• Contribute to the budgeting processes to monitor, control, and evaluate costs, revenues, and cash flows
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls regarding the performance of the month end process and reporting outputs
• Provision of technical accounting expertise and advice to appropriately document commercial implications of business activities.
• Preparation of statutory reporting adjustments and financial statements in compliance with AASB’s.
• Risk and audit responsibilities, including managing the finance deliverables of the Audit Committee
• Liaise with external auditors in respect of financial audits and other audits of group results and reporting
• Automation and enhancement of business processes and reporting outputs
• Providing support to the Group Financial Controller as well as the Finance Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certification in accounting - CA / CPA or equivalent
• Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Big 4 background - preferred
• Previous experience in a financial or management reporting environment familiar with month end deliverables
• Able to interpret and assess accounting standards and apply in the retail industry
• Experience in ERP systemsas well as Excel, Word, and Power-point at an intermediate to advanced level
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

KEY COMPETANCIES

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Able to demonstrate initiative and be ready to innovate and challenge.
• Hands-on problem-solving acumen and ability to identify efficiencies and provide pragmatic solutions
• Effective written and listening communication skills with ability to build relationship with stakeholders internally and externally.
• Forward-thinking ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in identifying and successfully delivering process improvement