Technical Accounting & Financial Statements Quality Lead

PLDT; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PLDT is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant in Manila to provide authoritative guidance on complex transactions, lead derivatives and hedge assessments, and prepare technical memoranda for strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA with Big Four/large financial institution experience, deep IFRS/PFRS knowledge, and strong financial modeling/valuation and ICFR exposure. US SEC reporting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• CPA qualification required; accounting expertise in complex transactions.
• Experience in technical accounting from Big Four and/or large financial institutions.
• Deep expertise in derivatives, hedge accounting and valuation.
• Strong IFRS/PFRS knowledge and regulatory reporting familiarity.
• Experience in financial modeling and project valuation.
• ICFR/audit experience with internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ability to engage with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Experience with US SEC reporting or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Providing authoritative accounting guidance on complex and non-routine transactions;
• Leading assessments of derivatives, hedging strategies, and fair value measurements;
• Preparing and reviewing technical accounting memoranda and position papers;
• Advising management on accounting implications of strategic transactions;
• Coordinating with external auditors and regulators on technical accounting matters;
• Monitoring new accounting standards and regulatory developments;
• Conducting quality control reviews of PFRS and IFRS financial statements (quarterly and annual);
• Building technical capabilities across the finance organization; and
• Performing financial modeling and financial valuation for certain projects.

Skills

CPA

Big Four/Financial firms

Derivatives & hedge

IFRS/PFRS

Financial modeling

ICFR/audit

Stakeholder engagement

US SEC reporting

Job description

PLDT is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant in Manila to provide authoritative guidance on complex transactions, lead derivatives and hedge assessments, and prepare technical memoranda for strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA with Big Four/large financial institution experience, deep IFRS/PFRS knowledge, and strong financial modeling/valuation and ICFR exposure. US SEC reporting experience is a plus.