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Reporting to: Entity Finance Manager

Duty Post: Taguig

Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

 

 

 

ENTITY FINANCE SPECIALIST

 

 

WHAT IS THIS ROLE ABOUT?

 

As the Entity Finance Specialist, you are responsible for entity finance controlling related activities ensuring full compliance with corporate accounting, financial reporting (internal) and statutory requirements (external). You will work closely with Market or Factory Finance team, and with GBS to ensure monthly closing processes run smoothly, balance sheet analysis is completed timely and all relevant company standards via Global policies and procedures / JSOX are adhered to.

 

 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

 

Month End Closing and Corporate Reporting

Oversee closing activities performed by GBS and resolve any issues that arise. Advise on and raise any non-recurring entries. Monitor the closing process through analytical checks on the balance sheet and profit & loss statements. Prepare quarterly reporting documentation for sign-off of the quarter results. Review reporting pages prepared by GBS. Review and prepare specific analyses requested by Corporate Accounting, ensuring correct commercial context is added. Quality Entity Analysis Review key accounts reconciliation (KAR) prepared by GBS. Prepare and present monthly Balance Sheet Analysis to the Entity Finance Director, identifying any focus areas of concern. Follow up and resolve any queries from the balance sheet review in a timely manner. Suggest changes in how KAR is presented and analyzed to bring efficiencies. Own the monthly reporting deck and suggest improvements to enhance visibility of balance sheet health. Statutory Financial Statements and Financial Audit Prepare analysis of IFRS to Statutory ledgers and ensure all differences are known and addressed. Coordinate the delivery of audit requests from Deloitte, collaborating with all collaborators and performing quality checks on provided information. Oversee and deliver the preparation of financial statements and all supporting notes. Seek improvements in financial statement preparation through automation and timely reconciliation during the year, with support from GBS. Partnering with Tax Drive compliance with tax-related requirements, such as intercompany transactions with contract BIR requirements. Collaborate with the tax team on financial analysis requests stemming from tax audits. Provide explanations surrounding accounting practices as needed. Own JCFC and CBCR reporting, working with Tax and GBS as necessary. Process Improvement Projects Plan, implement, report, and present findings and recommendations from comprehensive reviews of specific processes or balance sheet areas, as advised by the Entity Finance Director. Document processes for knowledge building and proper documentation storage. Develop solutions that aim to bring efficiency in recording or business benefits.  

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 

University degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 years of working experience. Experience in statutory audit and financial statement preparation. Experienced in IFRS accounting standards and at least basic knowledge of PH Corporate Tax system. Previous experience in inspiring change and process improvements. Able to work to tight deadlines and adaptable to changing priorities. Confident in inspiring change and challenging the status quo. Able to speak up and lead meetings and business presentations. Advanced MS Excel Skills. SAP ERP and SAP BW knowledge highly desirable. Professional Certification e.g., CPA preferred.

 

 

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Next Steps:

 

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

 

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