Senior General Ledger Expert — MEC Lead & ERP SME

Merck Kgaa; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Kgaa is seeking a General Ledger Expert for our Manila Shared Service Center. The role focuses on ownership of month-end close, complex GL operations, and strong partnership with local finance teams. The position requires extensive experience in GL, IFRS/GAAP, and SAP/Oracle, with readiness for mid/night shifts.

You will mentor junior accountants, drive process improvements, and ensure SOX/ICFR compliance while maintaining high-quality financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree holder in finance or accounting is required.
• Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA accreditation is highly preferred.
• At least 8 or more years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations.
• Profound accounting knowledge including IFRS, GAAP, and Tax.
• Experience within a Shared Services Center is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle and SAP.
• Fluent English language skills are required.
• Willing to be based in BGC, Taguig.
• Amenable to work on a mid shift / night shift schedule (varying MEC and NONMEC).
• Automation experience (VBA or other tools) is a plus.
• MS Excel Proficiency – Expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead Month-End Close (MEC) for complex entities with strict deadlines.
• Oversee financial statements and management reports for local and Group accounting.
• Perform deep-dive analyses, variance commentary, and balance sheet reviews.
• Manage high-complexity GL activities including accruals and payroll accounting.
• Oversee reconciliation of high-risk accounts and ensure timely item resolution.
• Gatekeeper for GL master data integrity per global standards.
• Coordinate with auditors and manage audit schedules and queries.
• Drive process optimization via automation and standardization.
• Lead UAT and SME for ERP upgrades or GL system changes.
• Track and report KPIs and stakeholder metrics.

Skills

Fluent English

MS Excel Proficiency

Automation (VBA)

Shared Services Center experience

Night shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree / CPA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Merck Kgaa is seeking a General Ledger Expert for our Manila Shared Service Center. The role focuses on ownership of month-end close, complex GL operations, and strong partnership with local finance teams. The position requires extensive experience in GL, IFRS/GAAP, and SAP/Oracle, with readiness for mid/night shifts.

You will mentor junior accountants, drive process improvements, and ensure SOX/ICFR compliance while maintaining high-quality financial reporting.