The posting
Accounting and Reporting Specialist
Location: Taguig, Philippines
Key Responsibilities
- IFRS and Statutory Reporting:Analyze and prepare monthly accounting entries (accruals, reclassifications, prepaid expenses, fixed assets) based on agreed principles and SLAs. Analyze and prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations based on standard IFRS accounting principles and SLAs. Analyze and prepare quarterly and annual reports for group reporting in compliance with IFRS accounting principles and SLAs. Work closely with relevant stakeholders for statutory audits, financial statement preparation, and disclosure preparation.
- Process Documentation:Support the team manager and subject matter experts in the regular review and update of process documentation, including user manuals and process flows.
- Continuous Improvement:Achieve operational targets and KPI metrics. Continually expand knowledge of SAP, accounting/tax principles, and business processes to maintain a high level of professionalism. Support process improvement initiatives and analyze their impact on group activities in close collaboration with colleagues. Support team managers and experts during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), as applicable.
- Control and Compliance:Perform assigned internal control (JSOX) and operational controls in accordance with established documentation. Escalate control failures and ensure proper mitigation actions are put in place.
- Business Partnering and Teamwork:Liaise with business unit accountants, controllers, and relevant departments to deliver reliable and timely accounting information. Handle ad hoc tasks delegated by management. Provide support and assistance to other shared service teams within the area of responsibility. Participate in local and global projects as assigned. Assist in training and onboarding other Accounting and Reporting team members.
Qualifications
- Education & Certifications:University degree in Accounting or Finance. A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA is preferred/desired.
- Work Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience in a finance/accounting department or external auditing firm.
- Financial reporting background with IFRS is a plus.
- Experience supporting internal/external audits, including tax and statutory audits.
- Experience with systems and shared service migration activities is a plus.
- Functional & Technical Skills:
- Strong background in general accounting principles (intercompany, fixed assets, inventories, leases, receivables/payables, accruals).
- Solid background in financial reporting, financial statement preparation, accounts reconciliation, and management reporting packages.
- Working knowledge of IFRS, Tax, and SOX compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with an intermediate level in Microsoft Excel required.
- Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
- Soft Skills & Attributes: Strong command of oral and written English; knowledge of additional regional languages is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail. Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines. Open-minded, proactive, and adaptable to process changes and continuous improvement. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.



