Strategic Accounting Expert: Asset, Intercompany & cash

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking an Accounting Expert to drive operational excellence in Asset Accounting, Intercompany, Bank Processing and Cash Application at our Taguig location. You will lead complex close activities, uphold IFRS and local regulations, and partner with entity finance, Treasury and process teams to strengthen controls.

You will mentor colleagues, improve end-to-end processes and ensure accurate, timely reporting across assigned entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting operations or shared services experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and understanding of local statutory requirements is a plus.
• Fluent English is required.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is required.
• Based in or willing to be based in Taguig/BGC area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end asset accounting lifecycle (capitalization, transfers, disposals, depreciation, AUC) in line with policy and standards.
• Own intercompany accounting accuracy—recording, reconciliation and settlement support across entities.
• Oversee bank processing and cash application—reconciliations, cash visibility and remittance matching.
• Manage complex accounting matters, prepare journals and verify supporting evidence according to policy.
• Serve as audit liaison, providing schedules and explanations to internal/external audits and ensuring ICFR compliance.
• Identify process improvements to reduce manual effort, improve controls and close-cycle time.
• Coach junior accountants; develop SOPs, process maps and training materials.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with finance, treasury and business teams to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Fluent English

SAP ERP

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

CPA accreditation preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Merck Group is seeking an Accounting Expert to drive operational excellence in Asset Accounting, Intercompany, Bank Processing and Cash Application at our Taguig location. You will lead complex close activities, uphold IFRS and local regulations, and partner with entity finance, Treasury and process teams to strengthen controls.

You will mentor colleagues, improve end-to-end processes and ensure accurate, timely reporting across assigned entities.