Senior Accounting Analyst

A senior accounting analyst is responsible for maintaining the integrity of a company’s financial

records and ensuring compliance with GAAP, government policies, and internal controls.

Core duties include: 1. Financial Reporting & Close Support

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Investigate unusual variances and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to generally-accepted accounting principles and accounting standards

2. Balance Sheet Integrity

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts
• Investigate unusual variances and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all reconciliations

3. Financial Analysis

• Conduct detailed analysis of profit and loss accounts
• Provide margin, cost and usage analyses
• Develop insights to help management understand business drivers of performance

4. Accounting Systems & Data Integrity

• Maintain integrity of financial master data
• Assist in implementation of automation initiatives (e.g., system integrations)

5. Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend improvements
• Strengthen internal controls around financial transactions
• Participate in system enhancements and finance transformation initiatives

6. Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits through provision of audit schedules and documentation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Assist in implementation of audit recommendations

7. Projects

• Ability to lead projects and participate in projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of BS Accountancy or related course
• Preferably a CPA or CMA
• 4 to 7 years of accounting or financial analysis
• Experienced in working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MSBC, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounting standards (e.g. new PFRS, etc.)
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate into insights
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy