About the job General Ledger Accountant
DRIVE FINANCIAL ACCURACY FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION.
Provide trusted financial reporting that supports schools across Germany.
Guide, Uplift, and Sour in a #GreatPlaceToWork:
- Health & Security: HMO (up to 2 dependents) + Life Insurance
- Growth & Development: Training Programs & Learning Opportunities
- Work-Life Balance: 30 PTOs and Leave Conversion
- Family Support: Parental & Maternity Benefits
- Additional Perks: Transportation, Internet, Clothing, Laundry & Rice Allowances
- Hybrid Work Setup: Onsite for the first 4 months, transitioning to a hybrid schedule (twice a week onsite) upon passing your 3rd-month performance review.
- Work Location: Bridgetowne, Quezon City
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (PH Time)
HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting, Record-to-Report, or a similar accounting role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end and year-end close processes, and account reconciliations.
- Experience working with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage, Agresso, SAP, Oracle, or similar financial platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
General Ledger Accounting
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other general ledger transactions across multiple educational institutions.
- Review financial transactions to ensure accurate coding, classification, and allocation of income and expenses.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date financial records within ERP and accounting systems.
Month-End & Financial Close
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across multiple schools and legal entities.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, payroll, revenue, fixed assets, intercompany, and other general ledger accounts.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly financial reports and perform variance analysis to support business decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Support
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and local school administration teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records.
- Support intercompany accounting activities and reconcile balances between multiple entities.
- Provide timely financial information, reports, and analysis to management and key stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Support initiatives that strengthen standardization, governance, and financial controls across the finance function.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance the quality, consistency, and reliability of financial reporting.
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