Accounting & Reporting Cluster Specialist (Temporary)

**Deputy Post:**Taguig City, Philippines

**Professional Area:**Accounting & Finance

Role: Temporary (12 months)

Professional Level: Experienced

Reporting to: Accounting & Reporting Cluster Center Process Manager

The Accounting & Reporting team supports a group of JTI entities by handling a wide range of IFRS and local statutory accounting activities. The team is responsible for preparing and submitting monthly accruals, maintaining fixed asset and general ledger master data, and completing balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance reviews. They also prepare quarterly IFRS reporting for submission to corporate accounting, tax packages for corporate tax reporting, and statutory financial reports for the entities within the cluster. In addition, the team supports VAT return processes by validating invoices and prepares annual regulatory reports such as Country‑by‑Country Reporting (CBCR) and JCFC, ensuring all reporting requirements are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

As anAccounting & ReportingSpecialistin the area ofAccounting & Finance, you will:

• Prepare and analyze monthly accounting entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and prepaid, accrual, fixed asset, and reclassification transactions in line with IFRS and SLAs
• Produce quarterly and annual group reports and support statutory audits, financial statements, and disclosures
• Collaborate closely with market, factory, and controlling teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Maintain and update process documentation, including user manuals and process flows
• Support operational controls, JSOX compliance, and promptly escalate and mitigate control issues
• Drive continuous improvement by meeting KPIs, enhancing SAP and accounting knowledge, and supporting process enhancements and UATs
• Contribute to teamwork through ad hoc tasks, cross-GBS support, project participation, and training or mentoring of team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or external audit, with exposure to IFRS and financial reporting
• Strong foundation in general accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, audits, and compliance (IFRS, tax, SOX)
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel skills; shared services or system migration experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self‑driven, collaborative, and adaptable professional able to work mid‑shift during month‑end closing and meet tight deadlines

What to Expect?

• At JTI GBS, we prioritize your well‑being with comprehensive wellness initiatives, hybrid and flexible work setups, and benefits like daily meals and shuttle services. As part of our global business services hub, you'll gain access to world‑class development programs and opportunities to collaborate, grow, and progress across JTI’s international markets.