General Accounting Specialist (Shared Services)

General Accounting 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 General Accounting Specialist to handle general ledger activities, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support for multiple business entities. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of accounting entries, maintaining reliable financial records, and supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal control procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with finance stakeholders to resolve accounting discrepancies, support audit requirements, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, prepaid expenses, and other adjusting entries.
• Perform general ledger reviews and monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Analyze account balances, investigate variances, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain accounting records relating to fixed assets, inventories, leases, intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Prepare and submit requests for general ledger account and fixed asset master data maintenance.
• Review trial balances and provide supporting schedules for financial reporting and management review.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Support tax reporting, VAT invoice validation, and the preparation of documentation required for statutory submissions.
• Provide schedules and supporting documents for internal, external, tax, and statutory audits.
• Perform assigned internal control procedures and escalate exceptions or control deficiencies.
• Maintain accounting process documentation and recommend improvements to existing procedures.
• Participate in system enhancements, user acceptance testing, and accounting-related projects.
• Coordinate with local finance teams and other departments to ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in general accounting, financial accounting, or external audit.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and general ledger operations.
• Experience in journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, statutory accounting, tax requirements, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Willingness to work on a day or night shift, as required, including during financial closing periods.

Preferred Qualification: CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or a relevant accounting certification is an advantage.