US Profit and Loss Accountant

Canon Business Process Services Philippines Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the region is seeking a Profit and Loss Accountant/General Ledger Financial Analyst in Metro Manila. This dynamic role focuses on financial analysis and reporting, requiring strong accounting knowledge and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have a degree in Accounting, proficiency with MS Office, and experience in financial reporting. The role requires working on a night shift to meet operational demands.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Experience with monthly profit and loss statement review.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be amenable to work on a night shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and summary analysis for financial reporting.
• Analyze month-end P&L close reports and GL account reconciliations.
• Accumulate data for financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Review assigned business unit's management reports for accuracy.
• Assist in development and analysis of budget plans.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Proficiency in MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

4 year College Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel (VBA)

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Profit and Loss Accountant /General Ledger (GL) Financial Analyst is a dynamic role requiring an individual who is capable of driving efficiency through continuous improvement of processes, while working in a complex, matrix environment and managing competing priorities. The GL Finance Analyst requires the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization and may lead and develop others via project teams. This position will provide accounting and reporting support, including month-end-close, budgeting, forecasting and actual spend reporting to Management and Operational Directors.

• Prepare detailed and summary analysis and financial reporting to the Operations Department and Management
• Work closely with the finance team, analyzing month end P&L close reports, general ledger account reconciliations, reserves and accruals
• Accumulate and analyze data for preparation of financial statements, reports, and regulatory filings
• Review, analyze, and ensure the accuracy of assigned business unit's management reports, identifying business trends, potential risks and opportunities
• Work closely with the finance team, analyzing month end P&L close reports, GL account reconciliations, reserves and accruals
• Assist management in development and analysis of budget plans
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to management to help leadership evaluate and drive ongoing and strategic business decision making

Qualifications

• 4 year College Degree in Accounting
• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting/Finance, Including monthly profit and loss statement review and monthly, quarterly or annual closing experience preferred
• Knowledge of financial reporting and experience completing balance sheet reconciliation
• High proficiency in MS Office especially Word/Excel (VBA) and PowerPoint
• Advanced analytical ability, with ability to research and understand complex accounting issues
• Self-starter with proven ability to build process improvements in results focused environment
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and optimize workloads through multi-tasking, in order to meet company goals
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate in a team environment
• High level of written, oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• MUST BE AMENABLE TO WORK ON A NIGHT SHIFT