Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist

Location: Taguig

Work Setup: Hybrid

Job Overview

The Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist handles financial accounting and reporting activities for multiple business entities, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local statutory requirements, and internal financial controls. The role covers monthly accounting entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, tax-related documentation, and audit support. It also involves coordinating with regional finance teams, maintaining process documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly accounting entries, including accruals, reclassifications, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset transactions, in accordance with established accounting policies and service level agreements.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting schedules and supporting documents for corporate reporting requirements.
• Assist in preparing statutory financial statements, disclosures, and other regulatory reports in coordination with local market finance teams.
• Support tax reporting activities by preparing tax-related schedules, validating invoices, and providing required documentation for tax submissions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial, statutory, and tax audits, ensuring the timely submission of requested documents and explanations.
• Maintain and update accounting process documentation, including work instructions, user manuals, and process flows.
• Execute assigned internal controls and compliance procedures, identify control deficiencies, and escalate issues for appropriate resolution.
• Monitor operational performance against established service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system testing, and implementation activities to improve accounting operations and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with finance teams, market accountants, controllers, and other internal stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial information.
• Provide support and knowledge-sharing to other team members and participate in local or global finance projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or external auditing.
• Experience in financial reporting and familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is an advantage.
• -Strong understanding of general accounting principles, particularly in the areas of intercompany transactions, fixed assets, inventory, leases, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accruals.
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and management reporting.
• Exposure to internal and external audits, including tax and statutory audits.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and internal control frameworks such as SOX.
• Familiarity with SAP is an advantage.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, work independently with minimal supervision, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with international stakeholders.
• Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative, with a positive attitude toward process improvements and organizational changes.