Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist (Record to Report)

foodpanda Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

The R2R Specialist will report to the R2R Service Delivery Lead (SDL). Based at foodpanda’s Shared Service Centre in the Taguig, Metro Manila, the R2R Specialist will be responsible for maintaining full set of accounts and monthly General Ledger closing using SAP system.

To be successful at delivering value to our stakeholders and team members, you are required to be nimble, be able to multi-task, constructively challenge the status quo and collaborate/ communicate effectively across all geographies.

Your primary deliverables/ responsibilities include:

• Preparation and posting of journals in SAP for the assigned entities in accordance with local GAAP, IFRS and Group Reporting policies and in-line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure that month-end closing tasks are completed in a timely manner and Group’s month-end closing timelines are met consistently.
• Ensure that intercompany (IC) postings are validated and correctly posted in SAP and IC balances are reconciled with counterparties.
• Coordinating with finance and business operation teams on financial data and reports and recording transactions, ensuring completeness & timeliness of entries booking.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and data integrity of all financial data.
• Provide in-depth analysis on Revenue and Costs for regional FP&A team during month-end reviews.
• Perform account reconciliations, including, bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Respond to in-market queries and post accounting adjustments as required.
• Provide support during Group audit reviews, local Statutory audit, and internal audits.
• Perform all other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the SDL.
• Continually automate, streamline, and improve current reporting, operational and accounting processes to improve efficiency in financial reporting.

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or other Business discipline. CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification in accounting will be a plus.
• Demonstrable knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Hands-on working experience with finance systems such as SAP/ Oracle. Prior experience working with SAP system will be a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in maintaining full set of accounts and monthly General Ledger closing.
• Some experience in a relevant field (professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred).
• Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS and general accounting principles
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge language barriers – you must be able to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast-growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health, and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities

foodpanda is operated by the Delivery Hero Group ("DH Group"), the global leader in the food delivery industry.