General Accounting Analyst

GENERAL ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Organizational Unit: General Accounting Team (Shared Services Center)

Reports To: General Accounting Team Lead

Role Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: Shifting (European/APAC Time zones)

Work Setup: Onsite/Hybrid

Compensation: Php 50,000 – 60,000/month

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accounting Analyst to support the day-to-day accounting operations within a fast-paced Shared Services environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with both local and global stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting Operations

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.

• Perform balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.

• Review and analyze general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries.

• Conduct variance analysis and explain significant fluctuations in financial results.

• Ensure timely completion of assigned close activities while meeting SLA requirements.

Financial Reporting

• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports.

• Assist in the preparation of management reports and financial statements.

• Validate financial data completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

• Support internal stakeholders with financial information requests.

Compliance and Controls

• Adhere to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in audit activities by providing supporting schedules and documentation.

• Identify risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with company standards and service-level agreements.

Process Improvement

• Recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Assist in process documentation and standardization initiatives.

• Participate in system and process migration projects when required.

• Support automation and continuous improvement programs.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal business partners and global finance teams.

• Respond to inquiries related to accounting transactions and reconciliations.

• Escalate issues requiring management intervention in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 1 – 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a BPO, Shared Services, or multinational environment.

• Experience in General Ledger (GL), Record-to-Report (R2R), or Financial Reporting functions is highly preferred.

• Experience handling high-volume transactions and working with international stakeholders is an advantage.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is a highly organized accounting professional with solid General Ledger and Record-to-Report experience, strong reconciliation and reporting skills, and the ability to thrive in a shared services environment. They are proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality financial support while continuously improving processes and controls.