Senior Accounting Specialist/Senior Finance Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

The Senior Accounting Specialist/Senior Finance Analyst has the primary responsibility for the conduct of the assigned engagement.

In all phases of an engagement, the Senior Accounting Specialist/Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for conducting the work in accordance with the quality standards of the Firm and of the profession.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the client’s business and industry sufficiently to perform and manage the job.
• Know accounting principles and standards and taxation and relevant laws sufficiently to perform the job.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the client’s accounting policies.
• Demonstrate mastery and make effective use of job-related tools (e.g. Oracle, QuickBooks, MS Office, etc., whichever is applicable).
• Perform duties and responsibilities assigned/given by the client.
• Update authorized officers of the client of work progress; give feedback on work performed, difficulties encountered, and issues identified.
• Provide secondment manager-in-charge confirmation of tasks assigned.
• Deal with relationship partners such as clients’ suppliers/clients, and government agencies/offices as necessary.
• Communicate on a timely basis fieldwork-related issues, problems, and difficulties and suggests possible courses of action.
• Validate engagement findings with the client.
• Produce deliverables that are accurate and complete at all times.
• Prepare and maintain a calendar of deliverables and make sure that deadlines and agreed turn-around times are met.
• Ensure that the deliverables are sent to the authorized recipients and right addresses and appropriately marked for confidentiality where necessary.
• Assume new or different work assignments and schedules willingly. Modify work methods to meet changing needs of the team or client, without compromising ethical standards.
• Show openness and objectivity in weighing conflicting opinions and approaches. Discuss matters willingly with teammates and superiors.
• Seek and recommend efficient and effective ways to accomplish objectives better.
• Show receptiveness to new ideas. Perform new and different approaches with a positive attitude and commitment to success.
• Perform any task or assignment that may, from time to time, be delegated by his/her superiors.

Relationship Management:

• Promote the image of the Firm as a provider of high-quality services through good customer relations and responsiveness to clients’ needs, concerns, and requests.
• Regularly communicate with the client with regards to work progress, issues, etc. in coordination with the immediate supervisor.
• Listen objectively and show understanding of clients’ concerns. Recommend solutions without sacrificing professional objectivity or independence.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with other members of the team.
• Actively participate in official Firm and BPS Division activities such as strategic planning and team-building sessions, quarterly socials, and outings.
• Always maintain a “can-do” and positive attitude in accepting assignments and working with any other P&A Grant Thornton personnel.

People Management:

• Be a good role model. Provide motivation and guidance to L1 secondment staff for them to attain their full potential as professionals.
• Lead coaching activities.

• Attend on-the-job trainings or internal/external seminars for professional development.
• Request from the Staff Augmentation Head/ Manager Performance Appraisal Report (PARs) for each engagement.
• Accomplish Individual Development Plan and discuss it with the assigned coach.
• Reach out to mentor and attend mentoring and coaching activities.

• Assist in the survey of potential client’s requirements, organization, processes, and peculiarities.
• Participate in suggesting improvements in the Firm’s processes, policies, and procedures.
• Attend meetings with potential clients, together with the Manager, Director/Partner.

• Comply with the Firm and BPS Division administrative processes, policies, and procedures, including secondment rules and guidelines.
• Complete and submit accurate time reports, reimbursements, and liquidations, in a timely manner.
• Attend team meetings and huddles.
• Always ensure confidentiality of engagement. The staff should not disclose or make use of any information that he/she may acquire during the course of the engagement other than to properly perform his/her work in connection therewith.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (Accounting Specialist) / non-CPA (Finance Analyst)
• Three to five years of solid accounting experience
• Well-developed communication (oral and written) skills
• With good interpersonal skills and a positive work attitude.