Accounting and Reporting Specialist | Taguig

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.