Senior General Ledger Professionals

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Manila's Shared Service Center is seeking a General Ledger Expert to drive financial integrity and complex accounting for assigned entities. You will lead MEC, ensure compliance with local and group policies, and partner with local finance teams.

The role demands mentoring junior accountants, optimizing processes, and ensuring GL master data integrity across ERP systems. Based in Taguig, mid/night MEC shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in General Ledger accounting operations.
• Strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge and experience in a Shared Services Center.
• Experience with SAP and Non-SAP ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and financial integrity for assigned entities.
• Own complex accounting treatments and MEC orchestrations.
• Mentor junior accountants and drive process improvements.
• Prepare and analyze high-quality financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee reconciliations of high-risk accounts and ensure SOX/ICFR compliance.
• Act as gatekeeper for GL master data integrity and ERP upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align end-to-end processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

SOX/ICFR controls

Leadership

Process improvement

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA accreditation

Tools

SAP

NonSAP ERP

Job description

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

General Ledger Accounting Expert

Location: Manila Shared Service Center, BGC, Taguig

Job Title: General Ledger Expert

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

• You will drive operational excellence and financial integrity for your assigned entities.
• Moving beyond routine execution, you will own complex accounting treatments, lead Month-End Close (MEC) orchestrations, ensure strict compliance with local and Group policies, and serve as a key business partner to local entity finance teams.
• You will also act as a mentor to junior accountants and a catalyst for continuous process improvement.
• Lead and orchestrate the Month-End Close (MEC) process for complex assigned entities, ensuring all activities are executed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and analyze high-quality financial statements and management reports for both local entity finance and Group Accounting.
• Perform deep-dive process analysis, variance commentary, and balance sheet reviews to provide actionable insights into financial health.
• Complex Accounting & Master Data Governance
• Manage high-complexity GL activities, including specialized accruals, complex payroll/benefits accounting, and sensitive journal entries.
• Oversee and approve the reconciliation of critical, high-risk accounts, ensuring timely resolution of open items.
• Act as a gatekeeper for GL master data integrity, ensuring compliance with global charting and reporting standards.
• Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors (working with ABPs); prepare comprehensive audit schedules, pre-audit analyses, and resolve complex audit queries.
• Ensure all processes strictly adhere to internal controls (SOX/ICFR), Group accounting policies, and local statutory regulations.
• Process Optimization & Technology Driving
• Identify, design, and implement process excellence initiatives (automation, standardization, and workflow simplification) to reduce MEC cycle times.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ERP upgrades, migrations, or GL-related system implementations.
• Track, analyze, and report on team operational metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Stakeholder Management & Escalation Resolution
• Act as the first point of escalation for complex operational issues, collaborating effectively with local entity CFOs/Finance Directors to drive swift resolutions.
• Foster strong, consultative partnerships with cross-functional teams (ABP, Subledger, P2P, I2C, Treasury) to ensure end-to- end process alignment.
• Leadership & Capability Building
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior GL accountants, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation.
• Location: Manila Shared Service Center
• Reports To: GL Team Lead / Manager

Who You Are:

• Bachelors degree holder in finance, accounting or any related field required
• Master’s Degree in Finance / Accounting or CPA accreditation highly preferred
• At least 8 or more years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations
• Profound accounting knowledge required (IFRS, GAAP, Tax)
• Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred
• Experience with SAP and NONSAP ERPs
• Willing to be based in BGC, Taguig
• Amenable to work on a mid shift / night shift schedule (varying shifts every MEC and NONMEC)
• With automation experience (VBA, other automation tools)