Financial Reporting Specialist (Shared Services)

Financial 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 seeking a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Specialist to support the preparation, analysis, and submission of financial reports for multiple business entities. The role involves financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end closing activities, and quarterly and annual reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable statutory requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with finance teams and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly accounting entries, including accruals, reclassifications, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting packages in accordance with IFRS and established reporting guidelines.
• Review trial balances and assist in preparing financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting packages.
• Coordinate with local finance teams to address reporting requirements and support statutory financial statement preparation.
• Assist in preparing tax reporting packages, validating invoices for VAT reporting, and completing other statutory submissions.
• Support internal, external, tax, and statutory audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Execute assigned internal controls and escalate reporting issues or control deficiencies for resolution.
• Maintain and update reporting procedures, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system testing, and other projects to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and KPIs to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in financial reporting, general accounting, or external audit.
• Experience in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and month-end closing.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles, including accruals, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, receivables, and payables.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a shared services environment.
• Willingness to work on a day or night shift, including extended support during financial closing periods, as required.

Preferred Qualification: CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or another relevant professional accounting qualification is an advantage.