Budget Specialist (Accountancy / Finance) - ref. w09905723
About the Role
Location: Ermita, ManilaRole Type: Full-time
Department: Finance - Accounting Section
Reporting to: Assistant Accounting Manager
Workweek: 5-day work week
As the Specialist for Accounting (Budget), you are responsible for executing budget and forecast activities, analyzing and monitoring spending against the approved budget and compliance with the set standards. You will assist in developing and updating of budget tools, policies and procedures, and will handle special projects as assigned.
Other requirements include the following:
- Executing Budget and Forecast Plan activities accordingly.
- Monitoring Actual Spending vs Approved Budget.
- Providing Monthly Budget Variance Report to the Departments and Assistant Accounting Manager.
- Ensuring proper classification of transactions and suggesting necessary adjustments to settle variances.
- Recommending cost-saving initiatives and handling special projects as assigned.
- Assisting in developing and updating budget systems, policies and procedures.
- Providing guidance and coordination with cross-functional departments.
- Consolidating, analyzing, and conducting a budget review to establish Annual Company Budget and ensures compliance with the Company Policies.
To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or any Finance and Banking related courses.
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a plus.
- At least three (3) years experience in any Finance or Accounting functions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and present financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to produce useful information for decision-makers.
- Adaptable in SAP or any similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and/or Google sheet for effective organization of data.
About FELCO
At Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO), customer satisfaction is a commitment. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences by providing accessible quality products and solutions that every Filipino deserves.
We started in 2001, introducing innovative lighting and electrical products to the Philippine market. Over the past two decades, we have worked hard to build expertise and deliver quality products, reliable service, and trustworthy solutions through our brands — Firefly, Royu, ECOLum, and Herks.Today, we continue to fulfill our mission by entering into new categories and brands. We stay fully committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers and the industry. We also partner with internationally-recognized brands and products such as Chint, ABB and DCK to provide our valued customers with a diverse range of high-quality products.