EASTWOOD | Senior Finance Specialist

Position Summary:

              Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Specialist will support the Finance Department by checking and posting journal entries, do bank reconciliation, cash flow forecasting, validation of payables, and generate reports for month-end close reporting.

He/she will also assist in the preparation and submission of government, audit compliance reports, analyze trend P&L reports, prepare annual budgets and variance commentaries.

Overall Responsibilities:

              Responsible for Accounts Payable payment validation, cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliation, budget preparation, government and audit compliance and providing Accounting Support for the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review the completeness of suppliers’ invoice and other documentation
• Prepare checks and journal entries
• Handle cash and check disbursements
• Handle Accounts Receivable collections
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecast for Philippines and Malaysia
• Ensure Accounting matters adhere to deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Assist in preparation and submission of government mandated and audit reports
• Assist in the preparation of reports for month-end closing via Magnitude
• Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Run and analyze trend P&L reports
• Prepare variance commentaries
• Perform such other Accounting tasks that maybe required from time to time.

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications including Education Level:

• Minimum 5 years Finance Specialist experience
• University degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Good Accounting Knowledge
• Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills
• Systems and data management experience with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
• Ability to work in team environment

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

• Able to work on mid-shift schedule
• Render over time or extra hours of work as needed
• Liaise with government agencies as needed (PEZA, BIR, LGU)