Head for General Accounting | Finance

Head for General Accounting

About the Job

• Location: Bonifacio Global City
• Corporate Title: Head for General Accounting
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• Our Finance Team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in our Bonifacio Global City

site in the role of Head for General Accounting.

Your dream. Our focus.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

At EastWest, we empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Over 29 years, EastWest has emerged as one of the most consumer-focused universal banks in the Philippines. EastWest is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with PFRS, GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards.
• GL Maintenance and Reconciliation: Ensure proper accounting records are maintained and review reconciliation of accounts, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany accounts.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise the staff to ensure deliverables are executed timely and properly.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Internal Controls: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial and regulatory audits, providing the necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as Loans, Treasury, Branch Operations, Risk and Compliance to ensure financial data is accurate and meets reporting requirements.
• Ad-hoc Reporting: Prepare special financial reports and analyses as requested by senior management.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelors degree in accountancy or its equivalent years of experience in banking
• CPA is an advantage
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (PFRS, GAAP).
• Knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., GL System) and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

What you can expect from joining our team:

• Career development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them.
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth.