General Ledger Accountant, Makati

Position Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Maintenance

• General Ledger: Prepare and maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and PFRS (Philippine Financial Reporting Standards).
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis (including bank reconciliations with bank statements), and prepare related journal entries and reports (e.g., roll-forwards and aging analysis).
• Accruals & Adjustments: Prepare monthly income and expense accruals alongside other adjusting journal entries.
• System Alignment: Reconcile financial records against the accounting system (SAP).
• Discrepancy Resolution: Research and resolve financial discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation for all journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Closing Process: Participate in the periodic closing process to ensure Group closing timelines are met.

Financial Reporting & Management Analysis

• Financial Statements: Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, and Cash Flow Statement) and other relevant financial reports required by management.
• Activity Analysis: Analyze account activity and fluctuations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information.
• Variance Analysis: Perform actual-to-actual variance analysis (month-on-month, year-on-year, etc.) to ensure account movements are reasonable, accurate, and complete.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Regulation Review: Review and analyze financial transactions to determine compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., SEC, BIR, LGU, BOI, SBMA, DOE, ERC requirements).
• External Audit Prep: Prepare full financial statements, including notes to financial statements, for external audit purposes.
• Statutory Filing: Prepare Audited Financial Statements and other reports required for statutory and regulatory filing.
• Audit Support: Support internal and external auditors throughout the audit process.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and active participation in special projects as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure accounting controls and authorizations are in place and followed at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

Education

Bachelors degree in Accountancy, Finance, or any business-related course.

Certifications & Licenses

CPA license is an advantage but not required.

Work Experience

Requires 13 years of relevant experience.

Required Systems

SAP HANA, Anaplan Consolidation, MS Office.

Subordinates Led

None.

Skills & Competencies

• Required Skills & Behavioral Competencies (Non-Negotiable)
• Technical Knowledge: Adequate knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and basic taxation.
• Core Skills: Solid organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, senior management, and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Drive: Self-starter who is action-oriented and possesses a keen sense of urgency.
• Software: Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel.
• Key Competencies: Collaboration, communication, teamwork, and financial accounting and reporting.

Desired Skills & Behavioral Competencies

• Experience in external audit and/or end-to-end bookkeeping, statutory reports preparation, and handling year-end audits is a distinct advantage.
• Work Context & Deliverables
• Special Requirements
• Work Schedule: At least 2 days Return-To-Office (RTO) per week, or as required by Information Systems (IS).

Team Activities & Deliverables

• Periodic financial closing.
• Financial Statement (FS) preparation and analysis.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors to complete and close audit requirements.
• Preparation and submission of statutory requirements to the BIR, SEC, LGU, DOE, ERC, BOI, SBMA, etc.
• Process improvement initiatives and other ad-hoc projects