Accounting and Reporting Specialist (Shared Services)

Accounting and Reporting Specialist (Shared Services)

Work Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
Work Set-up: Hybrid
Schedule: Day Shift / Night Shift
Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting and Reporting Specialist to support financial reporting, general accounting, and statutory compliance activities for multiple business entities. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accounting entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting monthly and quarterly financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting requirements. This role will collaborate with local finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial information while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Prepare and analyze monthly accounting entries, including accruals, reclassifications, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting packages in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and established reporting guidelines.
• Review trial balances and support the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting packages.
• Coordinate with local finance teams on statutory reporting requirements and assist in the preparation of financial statements for statutory audits.
• General Accounting and Master Data Management
• Prepare and submit requests for fixed asset master data maintenance and general ledger (GL) account updates.
• Support accounting activities related to intercompany transactions, inventories, leases, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Validate accounting information and supporting documents to ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Tax, Audit, and Statutory Compliance
• Support the preparation of tax reporting packages and other required tax-related documentation.
• Validate invoices and supporting documents for value-added tax (VAT) return preparation and submission.
• Assist in internal, external, tax, and statutory audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of annual reporting requirements, including Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and other applicable corporate reporting submissions.
• Internal Controls and Compliance
• Execute assigned internal controls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Identify and escalate control deficiencies, reporting discrepancies, and process issues, and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Process Documentation and Continuous Improvement
• Maintain and update accounting process documentation, user manuals, and process flowcharts.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and user acceptance testing (UAT), as required.
• Support the implementation of accounting process improvements and contribute to the standardization of procedures across supported entities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Team Support
• Coordinate with local finance teams, market accountants, financial controllers, and other relevant departments to ensure reliable and timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and address reporting requirements.
• Provide support to other accounting and reporting team members and participate in knowledge-sharing and training activities.
• Perform additional accounting-related tasks and participate in local or global projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or external audit.
• Experience in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, general accounting, and month-end closing activities.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Understanding of general accounting principles, including accruals, fixed assets, inventories, leases, intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Experience supporting internal, external, tax, or statutory audits is an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is an advantage.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and open to continuous learning and process improvements.
• Willingness to work on a day or night shift, including night-shift support during financial closing periods, as required.