Sr. Specialist _ Business Controller _ NL & BE_ GBS MNL

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics-Philippines, Inc.; Santa Clara; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics-Philippines, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Operations Associate to provide experienced finance support for the Benelux organization, handling complex topics, month-end close, VAT processes and general ledger integrity.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, extensive experience with month-end activities, and collaboration with ERP systems and international teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting knowledge.
• Several years of experience in accounting, controlling or senior finance.
• Hands-on with month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Able to independently analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ownership.
• Experienced with ERP systems and large financial data.
• Strong English communication for international finance.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate month-end closing activities, including GL review, accruals, provisions, reconciliations and corrections.
• Perform balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate aged or unexplained balances.
• Analyze accounting issues and independently determine appropriate accounting treatment and corrective actions.
• Support preparation, reconciliation and submission of VAT returns, preferably with prior VAT experience.
• Ensure transactions and balances are reflected in the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Take the lead with year-end close, audit and statutory reporting, with CFO support.
• Work with GBS and local teams to resolve accounting and process issues.
• Identify recurring problems and propose practical process and control improvements.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting topics as required.
• Review opportunities for automation.

Skills

Financial accounting

Accounting experience

Month-end close

Balance-sheet reconciliations

Problem solving

ERP systems

English communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 20 locations worldwide. For the better. Together.

The Accounting Operations Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of accounting through meticulous administrative and clerical support. This role demonstrates dependability in handling tasks, a caring attitude towards team collaboration, a proactive approach to improving processes, and a forward-thinking mindset to anticipate and solve challenges, all contributing to the operational success of the company.

About the Job

Provide experienced finance and accounting support to the Benelux organization. The role should be capable of independently handling complex accounting topics, supporting month-end close and statutory/tax processes, and acting as a problem-solver when accounting or process issues arise.

Key responsibilities

• Support and coordinate month-end closing activities, including review of GL accounts, accruals, provisions, reconciliations and correcting entries.
• Perform balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate aged or unexplained balances.
• Analyze accounting issues and independently determine appropriate accounting treatment and corrective actions.
• Support preparation, reconciliation and submission of VAT returns, preferably with prior practical VAT compliance experience.
• Ensure transactions and balances are correctly reflected in the general ledger and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Take the lead with year-end close, audit and statutory reporting requirements, supported by local CFO.
• Work with GBS and local teams to resolve accounting and process issues rather than simply identifying them.
• Identify recurring problems and propose practical process and control improvements.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting topics as required.
• Review opportunities for automation

Candidate profile

• Strong and extensive financial accounting knowledge.
• Several years of relevant experience in accounting, controlling or a senior finance position.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Able to independently analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and large volumes of financial data.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to work effectively with an international finance organization.

Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!