Senior Finance Officer
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Finance & Accounting Officer to maintain general ledger accuracy, lead month-end and year-end closing processes, and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in general accounting and strong knowledge of statutory requirements. CPA is preferred but not mandatory for this role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and oversee General Ledger accuracy
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepare financial statements and trial balances
Required Skills
- 5+ years general accounting experience
- General Ledger (GL) expertise
- CPA preferred
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and oversee the accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account classifications.
- Performs daily and monthly GL account analysis and reconciliation.
- Maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing process and ensure timely completion of closing activities.
- Pepare trial balance and financial statements and ensure accounts are properly supported.
- Review AR, AP, bank, payment, and other sub-ledger balances and ensure proper posting to the GL.
- Investigate unusual balances, variances, and unreconciled items and coordinate corrective action.
- Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in general accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance and accounting operations.
- Strong hands-on experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting and month-end closing.
- Proven experience in preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, accounting schedules, and financial statements.
- Strong knowledge of BIR compliance, tax documentation, and statutory accounting requirements.
- Experience in bank reconciliation and reconciliation of accounting records with supporting financial data.
- Experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting.
- Experience preparing audit schedules and coordinating with external auditors.
- Experience in financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Experience in banking, payments, fintech, financial services, or a similarly regulated environment is an advantage.
- CPA is preferred but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of accounting deliverables, and identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Leadership potential and willingness to progressively take on broader finance responsibilities.