General Accounting Accountant

5 hours ago


Philippines Merck Full time ₱80,000 - ₱120,000 per year

Work Your Magic with us  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans – so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your Role:
  • Handle and perform both General Ledger (GL) and Management Accounting (MA) operations tasks daily, including month-end close (MEC) activities.
  • Manage GL processes and tasks to provide internal customers with financial data and reports.
  • Manage accounting processes, post to the general ledger, and handle payroll and benefits as applicable.
  • Maintain master data and reconcile/maintain accounts.
  • Prepare reports as required by local finance and Group Accounting.
  • Perform financial analysis and (pre-)audit tasks.
  • Handle escalations and perform advanced processing for complex or sensitive GL activities.
  • Provide support on user testing related to ERP/GL tasks.
  • Support MA activities, including cost accounting and profitability analysis for assigned entities.
  • Assist local finance and controlling units in managing maintenance and posting processes in cost accounting.
  • Provide an accurate and timely overview of overhead costs for controlling analysis and business decisions.
  • Maintain cost accounting master data in line with global guidelines and integrity constraints.
  • Manage master data-related requests via mailbox and MDG-F tool, including system transfer price updates and troubleshooting.
  • Support period-end closing procedures (monthly, quarterly, yearly) and reports in accordance with international standards and guidelines.
  • Leverage expertise to seek better process performance and contribute to process excellence initiatives.
  • Collaborate effectively with local entity finance to resolve process-related issues.
Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations.
  • Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred.
  • Profound accounting knowledge (IFRS, GAAP, Tax) required.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems required.
  • Well-versed in accounting/finance with direct experience in full-cycle cost accounting and profitability analysis.
  • Experience with Cost Accounting and Profitability Accounting.
  • Familiarity with SAP CO-OM and SAP CO-PA.
  • Fluent in English language skills required.
  • Willing to be based in Manila, Philippines (Local Hire).
  • Shift schedule: Non-MEC (1 PM - 10 PM) and MEC (9 PM - 6 AM).

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity


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