Accounting Associate

About the Job

Location: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Corporate Title: R&F
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Finance Team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig in the role of Accounting Associate.

In this role you will ensure strict compliance with consumer lending financial reporting standards and internal policies by overseeing accurate transaction booking and maintaining robust control processes. You will collaborate with business counterparts to manage account reconciliations, streamline reporting workflows, and mitigate financial risks to minimize audit findings.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail:

• Ensure the banks strict compliance with consumer lending financial reporting standards, regulatory guidelines, and internal policies.
• Oversee the accurate booking of consumer lending transactions to prevent financial misstatements and maintain data integrity.
• Manage the timely reconciliation of temporary accounts and ensure the swift escalation and disposition of aging float items.
• Mitigate financial risks by maintaining reliable reporting frameworks that align with accounting standards and service level agreements.
• Collaborate with business and operations counterparts to streamline reporting workflows and resolve outstanding account discrepancies.
• Proactively address and minimize audit findings by upholding rigorous adherence to regulatory policies and procedural manuals.
• Develop and maintain robust control processes to safeguard against unreliable financial documentation and operational risks.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Banking, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience specifically within the banking industry.
• Proficiency in general, treasury, and consumer loans accounting, with specialized experience in credit card and personal loan processing.
• Strong background in tax reporting, auditing, and comprehensive financial management practices.