Senior GL Accountant

Michael Page; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in One Ayala, Makati

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Senior GL Accountant in Manila (Hybrid) to manage end-to-end GL/R2R processes and drive month-, quarter-, and year-end closings. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and ensure IFRS compliance while supporting audits and regional accounting initiatives.

The role requires 8–10 years in GL/R2R, strong SAP experience, and proven ability to lead process improvements in a multinational Shared Services environment. Hybrid work at One Ayala, Makati.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of General Ledger or Record-to-Report experience.
• Month-end close and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in Shared Services, BPO, or multinational environments.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience handling multiple entities or regional accounting operations.
• Process improvement, automation, or AI-driven initiatives experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Mentoring or coaching junior colleagues desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger and Record-to-Report activities.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate financial discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support statutory and external audit requirements.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Lead process improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives within the GL function.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end Close

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Automation

Mentoring

Multi-entity accounting

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

• Grow your R2R career in a global tech environment
• Lead process improvement and migration initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized technology organization known for delivering high‑performance infrastructure solutions. They support enterprise customers worldwide and maintain a culture that values operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger and Record-to-Report activities
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Perform variance analysis and investigate financial discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
• Support statutory and external audit requirements
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to resolve accounting issues
• Lead process improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives within the GL function

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Senior GL Accountant Should Have

• 8-10 years of solid General Ledger or Record-to-Report experience
• Strong hands‑on exposure to month‑end close and financial reporting activities
• Experience working in Shared Services, BPO, or multinational environments
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred
• Strong understanding of IFRS, accounting principles, and internal controls
• Experience handling multiple entities or regional accounting operations
• Previous involvement in process improvement, transformation, automation, or AI‑driven initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior colleagues is ideal.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid opportunity in One Ayala, Makati
• Opportunity to join a globally‑recognised tech company

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7132692