Sr. Finance Specialist

Job description:

Position/Title:
Sr. Finance Specialist – General Accounting / Corporate Performance Management (CPM)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Work Set-Up:
Hybrid (Initial 2 months onsite for training; Hybrid thereafter with onsite presence as needed for client/project/event requirements)

Role Level:
Mid-Level

Shift:
Dayshift | Supporting APAC Work Calendar

Top Skills:
SAP, CPM, General Accounting, Project P&L Support, MS Office

Role Purpose

The Senior Finance Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely input of finance-related data into enterprise systems such as SAP and CPM. This role supports project managers by ensuring financial data integrity, validating cost-related entries, and applying core finance knowledge (e.g., debit/credit, margin review). The specialist may also take over financial responsibilities when project managers are unable to cover finance items, particularly related to profit and loss tracking.

Key Accountabilities

Transaction Recording & Validation

• Record finance-related data in systems like SAP and CPM.
• Validate entries against source documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update recorded transactions as needed.

Business Coordination & Issue Resolution

• Liaise with relevant business units to resolve concerns related to finance or project data.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of business requests.
• Align with project managers to update project plans and financial components.

Finance Fundamentals

• Apply working knowledge of accounting principles including debit/credit, margin review, and cost validation.
• Support financial aspects of projects when project managers are unavailable, especially for profit and loss tracking.

System Use & Compliance

• Utilize ERP systems (SAP and CPM) effectively for finance-related tasks.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of CPM functionalities relevant to finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across teams.
• Handle multiple projects/accounts and manage workload during peak periods.

Other Duties

• Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in General Accounting within a Global Shared Services environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or any business-related course.
• Proficient in SAP and CPM systems.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of finance fundamentals (e.g., debit/credit, margin review, cost validation).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus.
• Familiarity with project P&L concepts.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods.
• Willingness to work on Philippine holidays.