GL Accountant (Hybrid, Ortigas) - #34419

This opportunity awaits someone who is eager to join a dynamic, fast-paced, and results-oriented organization. The company’s continuous growth provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, making it an exciting and rewarding environment in which to be part.

Company Profile:

Our client is the world's largest supplier of genetic improvement to pork chain consumers through innovative and outstanding genetic technology, health, and services. They have been operating globally for 60 years.

Swine producers trust them for healthy, productive and ROI-driven swine genetics. They select for commercially relevant traits that create the foundation for profitable production.

They are leaders in swine genetic improvement and are trusted globally with operations in over 40 countries. Count on them to bring you the latest innovations to drive genetic improvement, a global bio secure supply system to deliver world-renowned genetics, and on-farm experts.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, performing regular account reconciliations, and analyzing financial data to identify discrepancies. The position supports audits, ensures compliance with policies and regulations, and collaborates with other teams to resolve accounting issues. It also includes managing the fixed asset register, recording asset transactions, posting depreciation, and reconciling the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger, while ensuring all entries are accurate and well-documented.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions include the following:

General Ledger

• Maintain, reconcile the general ledger accounts and submit reconciliation reports in the Blackline system accurately and timely.
• Prepare journal entries, ensuring appropriate documentation and approval.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with other relevant employees to gather financial data and resolve accounting issues.
• Continuously improve processes related to general ledger accounting and reconciliations.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and completeness of asset data.
• Record acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments of fixed assets.
• Run and post depreciation entries in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards.
• Perform regular reconciliation of the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger.
• Ensure all asset transactions are properly documented and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent
• Certifications/Skills: CPA, an advantage but not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with at least 5 years of solid work experience in General Ledger under a computerized accounting setup
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and other reporting tools
• Experience in the use of Microsoft D365, an advantage

Job Type: Permanent

Emp Type: Full-Time / Direct Employment

Schedule: Monday to Thursday: 3 PM to 1 AM MNL time; Friday: 4 PM to 1 AM MNL time

 Location: Ortigas, Pasig, City

Industry: FMCG