Finance Analyst

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Job Description:

Job description (heading) /  Description du poste (titre)

• The Finance Analyst will have financial, management and regulatory reporting responsibilities.  These include performing tasks related to: (1) financial statement close process, reconciliations and regulatory reporting; (2) process improvements and internal controls; (3) Finance initiatives; and (6) other relevant Financial Accounting & Reporting activities.

Preferred skills (heading) / Compétences particulières (titre)

• Experience in financial reporting and/or preparation of accounting schedules.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills (planning, time management and priority management); able to timely meet internal and/or external deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Advanced analytical, comprehension and presentation skills.
• Preferably with knowledge in SAP.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Qualifications (heading) / Compétences (titre)

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or accounting related-course.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation, an advantage.
• With understanding of the Accounts Reconciliation process.

Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilités (titre)

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Participate in financial statement closing process, including the preparation/processing of journal entries ensuring that such are recorded accurately and in accordance with the prescribed monthly cut-off.
• Assist in capital assets accounting (software projects, leasehold improvements, other prepaid assets, etc.)
• Responsible for profit and loss write-off accounting and its related processes.
• This position is responsible for the monthly reconciliation functions which include the following activities:• preparation of the reconciliation packages to ensure full compliance with the Accounts Reconciliation Standard;
• monitoring and resolution of reconciling items to ensure that the account balances are reasonably stated;
• communication and coordination with the different business units to resolve outstanding reconciling items; and
• identification of the control issues and areas for improvement within the reconciliation function

• Handle filings/reporting/payment requirements to IC, BIR and SEC.
• Provide financial information required by management, external / internal auditors and various government regulatory bodies. Standard reports to deliver include schedules and reports to IC, BIR, and Financial Controls Team.

Process Improvements and Internal Controls

• Documents the processes and procedures involving financial accounting and reporting (process flows, procedures manuals, process checklists and other related documentations)
• Regular review and update of existing guidelines, processes, and procedures to effect necessary changes/improvements.

Support Company’s Initiatives

• Participate in Finance priorities / initiatives.

Administrative Functions

• Organize and maintain filing/monitoring of all documents submitted to IC, BIR, SEC in hard (if required) and soft copies.
• Manages inquiries from the internal stakeholders, auditors and regulators related to the assigned tasks.
• Any other relevant administrative tasks of Financial Accounting & Reporting

Job Category:

Finance

Posting End Date:

30/12/2026