Senior Accountant

# # **Primary Details**Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeOwner of end-to-end process in producing various Group and statutory financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for Philippine and UK entities. Oversee the billings and collections processes and ensure recharges are promptly collected and recorded accurately.**Skills:**Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Accounting, Financial Data Reporting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Statutory ReportingHow to Apply:To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.Equal Employment Opportunity:QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.**Primary Responsibilities** • Strategy and Planning •Support the implementation of the team strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets •Participate in all relevant meetings in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice •Contribute to the overall development and execution of GSSC Finance-Support’s strategy •Policy, Process and Procedures •Ensure all processes conducted are documented in a standard format and maintained in an accessible fashion •Comply with Group reporting standards, International/Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and company policies and procedures •Ensure training and knowledge is up to date •Recommend improvements on general accounting procedures and systems to increase the effectiveness of the accounting function and drive compliance with Group and statutory reporting standards •Recommends improvements on GSSC chargeback methodology and existing procedures. •Customer Focus •Establish and maintain an efficient and effective relationship between Group Head Office and GSSC Finance staff, with a particular emphasis on maintaining clean reconciliations of accounts •Close coordination with GSSC Business Unit contacts and Divisional Partners for swift resolution of queries and concerns •Technical Performance •Provide timely and accurate reporting and analysis to Group Finance, Group Treasury and Group Tax Teams •Assist with other regular or ad hoc financial and regulatory reports as required •Serve as a back-up in performing the review of Blackline reconciliations •Preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with applicable reporting standards (i.e. Audited Financial Statements, Annual Report) •Deliver satisfactory audit reports for processes under remit · •Undertake special investigations/projects concerning a wide range of commercial accounting issues, divisional chargebacks and financial reporting as required. •Ensure reports are suitable for presentation to Board of Directors •Coordinate with Senior Leaders and function heads for required inputs/information on statutory disclosures/reports •Monitor processing of invoices and ensure timely collection of payments •Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all revenue and payments are accounted for and accurately posted •Reconciling balance sheet and revenue balances to avoid intercompany mismatch •Review of billing calculations and journal entries prepared by Finance Associate •Prepare monthly aging report Required Education • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience Required Experience • 5 years relevant experience Required Licenses/Certifications • Must be a Certified Public Accountant **Preferred Competencies/Skills** • Strong skills in spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures · •Problem solving skills · •Strong communications skills with ability to interact with at a senior management level Preferred Education • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience **Preferred Experience** • With 5-7 years relevant experience •Experience in using Oracle Hyperion Financial Management tool an advantage Preferred Licenses/Certifications • Must be a Certified Public Accountant **Preferred Knowledge** • Knowledge of industry best practice in finance and accounting •Updated knowledge of International/Philippine Accounting Standards and International/Philippine Financial Reporting Standards **QBE Cultural DNA** • Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements: •We are customer-focused •We are technical experts •We are inclusive •We are fast-paced •We are courageous •We are accountable •We are a team •All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices **US Only - Disclaimer** • To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. **Global Disclaimer** • The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. 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