SME Record to Report

Inchcape Philippines; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Inchcape Philippines in Taguig (BGC) invites applicants for a Record to Report - Subject Matter Expert. The role is hybrid and permanent, delivering timely financial reporting, journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, and fixed assets management.

You will ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and guide analysts on complex accounting issues. As part of the RTR team, you’ll mentor colleagues, monitor deadlines, drive process improvements, and contribute to automation and reporting initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably Record-to-Report in Shared Services or corporate finance.
• Solid IFRS and local GAAP knowledge with month-end close experience.
• ERP GL modules experience (SAP FI-GL preferred) and reconciliation tools (BlackLine).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical mentor to Analysts, guiding accounting processes.
• Support Team Leader in RTR performance coaching for the team.
• Monitor closing activities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax laws and internal policies.
• Analyze KPIs and identify areas for performance improvement.
• Participate in automation and reporting enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Accounting knowledge

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Coaching

Education

CPA/ACCA/CIMA desirable

Tools

SAP FI-GL

BlackLine

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Record to Report - Subject Matter Expert

Location: BGC, Taguig

Job Details: Hybrid - Permanent

Are you looking to accelerate your professional development, build a brilliant career, and thrive in a highly supportive team?

Join Inchcape Global Business Services APAC Inc., part of Inchcape’s global network.

You’ll play a key part in delivering great experiences for our customers and colleagues.

With lots of interesting opportunities and challenges for you to explore that will take us, and your progression, to the next level.

Our Record to Report department is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to join our team in BGC, Taguig.

In this position you will be accountable for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting activities, including Journal Entry Processing, Month-End Close, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Fixed Assets Management, and Compliance.

Working closely with the Team Leader, Service Delivery Manager, and other process teams, the SME ensures compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), company policies, and audit requirements.

The SME serves as the escalation point for complex accounting issues, drives process improvements, and provides training to Analysts to enhance their technical knowledge and operational performance.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a technical mentor to Analysts, providing guidance on accounting processes.
• Support Team Leader in performance coaching for the RTR team.
• Monitor closing activities to ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Analyze KPIs and identify areas for performance improvement.
• Participate in automation and reporting enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit requests.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably Record-to-Report in Shared Services or corporate finance.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge (IFRS & local GAAP) and experience with month-end close activities.
• Experience with ERP GL modules (SAP FI-GL preferred) and reconciliation tools (BlackLine).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to explain technical accounting issues to non-accountants.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); exposure to Power BI or reporting tools helpful.
• Customer service mindset and solid problem-solving/analytical ability.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable.

We offer you

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dynamic team committed to your success.
• Career Growth: We're invested in your development and offer ample opportunity for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that balances strategic analysis with day-to-day business support.
• Industry Leadership: Be part of a company that leads the transformation of the automotive distribution industry.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 20,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners.

We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.

Find out more visit www.inchcape.com