Finance Specialist

The Specialist will participate in: (1) the financial statement closing process, including preparation/processing of journal entries, financial and management reports; (2) the preparation of accounts reconciliation schedule and internal information for management, financial controls and auditors; (3) regulatory reporting and payments to IC, SEC, etc.; (4) support Finance initiatives and priorities; (5) internal controls and internal audit; and (6) perform other administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in financial statement closing process, for group and local reporting purposes, including the preparation/processing of journal entries, financial and management reports.
• Provide timely and value-adding financial information required by management, external auditors and various government regulatory bodies. Standard reports to deliver include schedules and reports to IC, SEC, and Financial Controls Team.
• Perform monthly reconciliation functions which include the following activities:
• Preparation of the reconciliation packages to ensure full compliance with the Accounts Reconciliation Standard;
• Monitoring and resolution of reconciling items to ensure that the account balances are reasonably stated;
• Communication and coordination with the different business units to resolve outstanding reconciling items; and
• Identification of the control issues and areas for improvement within the reconciliation function.
• Handle financial statement preparation and other SEC reporting requirements.
• Prepare Quarterly Reports, Annual Statements and other reports to be submitted to IC.
• Handle other regulatory requirements (LGU, BSP, etc.)
• Specialize in regulatory reporting requirements to SEC, IC, etc., ensuring that all regulatory reports are filed and/or paid on or before due date.

• Documents the processes and procedures involving financial accounting and reporting.
• Review and update of existing guidelines, processes, and procedures to effect necessary changes/improvements.
• Participate in the preparation of audit requirements for internal auditors.

• Participate in systems implementation and enhancements, automation initiatives, key projects, etc.
• Support other Finance initiatives and priorities.

• Organize and maintain filing/monitoring of all documents submitted to IC and SEC, in hard copies (if required) and scanned copies.
• Manages inquiry from the internal stakeholders, auditors and regulators related to the assigned tasks.
• Handle Finance and other management requirements.

• Experience in financial reporting and/or preparation of accounting schedules.
• Knowledge and expertise in accounting standards and regulations such as IFRS, PFRS and Local Statutory Requirements.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills (planning, time management and priority management); able to timely meet internal and/or external deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communications skills plus good listening skills
• Advanced analytical, comprehension and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation or similar credentials
• Experience in Accounts Reconciliation
• Experience corporate accounting or public practice, an advantage (preferably big 4 firm) and/or financial statements preparation of a financial institution.
• Experience in process improvements and automation is a plus.