Finance Specialist

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The Finance Specialist will participate in the financial statement closing process, including preparation and processing of journal entries, financial and management reports; preparation of accounts reconciliation schedules and internal information for management, financial controls and auditors; regulatory reporting and payments to IC, SEC, etc.; support Finance initiatives and priorities; internal controls and internal audit; and other administrative functions.

• Experience in financial reporting and/or preparation of accounting schedules.
• Knowledge and expertise in accounting standards and regulations such as IFRS, PFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills (planning, time management and priority management); able to timely meet internal and/or external deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communications skills plus good listening skills.
• Advanced analytical, comprehension and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or similar credentials
• Experience in accounts reconciliation
• Experience in corporate accounting or public practice, an advantage (preferably Big 4) and/or financial statements preparation for a financial institution.
• Experience in process improvements and automation is a plus.

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Specialize in the financial statement closing process for group and local reporting, including preparation/processing of journal entries, financial and management reports.
  • Provide timely and value-adding financial information required by management, external auditors and regulatory bodies. Standard reports to deliver include schedules and reports to IC, SEC, and Financial Controls Team.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation functions, including: preparation of reconciliation packages to ensure compliance with the Accounts Reconciliation Standard; monitoring and resolution of reconciling items; coordination with business units; and identification of control issues and areas for improvement.
  • Handle financial statement preparation and other SEC reporting requirements.
  • Prepare quarterly reports, annual statements and other reports submitted to IC.
  • Handle other regulatory requirements (LGU, BSP, etc.).
  • Specialize in regulatory reporting requirements to SEC, IC, etc., ensuring all regulatory reports are filed and/or paid on or before due date.
• Support Company's Initiatives
  • Participate in systems implementation and enhancements, automation initiatives, key projects, etc.
  • Support other Finance initiatives and priorities.
• Internal Controls and Internal Audit
  • Document the processes and procedures involving financial accounting and reporting.
  • Review and update existing guidelines, processes, and procedures to implement necessary changes/improvements.
  • Participate in the preparation of audit requirements for internal auditors.
• Administrative Functions
  • Organize and maintain filing/monitoring of all documents submitted to IC and SEC, in hard copies (if required) and scanned copies.
  • Manage inquiries from internal stakeholders, auditors and regulators related to the assigned tasks.
  • Handle finance and other management requirements.

Finance

29/09/2025