Team Lead General Ledger

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; San Juan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in Manila Shared Service Center seeks a General Ledger Team Lead to guide a team of 10–15 accountants, oversee daily GL operations, MEC month-end close, and ensure accurate reporting. You will drive process improvements, ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, collaborate with local and global finance teams, and support ERP testing.

On-site in BGC, Taguig with a mid-shift/night-shift schedule (3 PM-12 AM; month-end 9 PM–6 AM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA accreditation and/or Master's degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive GL accounting operations experience with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–15 General Ledger Accountants.
• Oversee daily GL operations including month-end close and reporting.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and accurate financial data for internal customers.
• Identify and drive process improvements and best practices in GL functions.
• Collaborate with local and global finance teams and support ERP testing.

Skills

Team Leadership

SAP ERP

IFRS & GAAP knowledge

English communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Job Description:

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. Thats why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

As the General Ledger Team Lead, you will be a pivotal leader within our Manila Shared Service Center. You will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of 10-15 General Ledger Accountants, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all GL operations for assigned entities. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining financial integrity, driving process improvements, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Your Role:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-15 General Ledger Accountants.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

General Ledger Operations Oversight:

• Oversee the daily GL operations, including month-end close (MEC) activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and policies.
• Ensure the preparation and delivery of accurate financial data and reports to internal customers.
• Monitor and manage accounting processes, general ledger postings, payroll and benefits (where applicable), master data maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and reconciliations.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee the preparation of reports required by local finance and Group Accounting.
• Conduct financial analysis and support pre-audit tasks.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and tax regulations.
• Escalation Management and Advanced Processing:
• Handle escalations and resolve complex GL issues.
• Perform advanced processing for sensitive GL activities.
• Provide support for user testing on ERP/GL-related tasks.

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance GL processes.
• Contribute to process excellence initiatives and operational performance reporting.
• Identify and implement best practices to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate effectively with local entity finance to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate effectively with global teams.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA accreditation preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Profound knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, Tax).
• Experience working in a Shared Services Center environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems required.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willing to work on-site in BGC, Taguig.
• Amenable to work on a mid-shift/night-shift schedule (Regular Schedule: 3 PM-12 AM, month-end: 9 PM – 6 AM).
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!