Financial Specialist

Role Overview

The Finance Specialist / Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial transactions, reports, and reconciliations that support the client's finance operations. This role manages end-to-end accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable processing, tax compliance, invoicing, budgeting support, financial analysis, and audit coordination. The position requires strong analytical capability, documentation discipline, and familiarity with Philippine financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports and supporting schedules ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain the general ledger, posting journal entries, adjustments, and accruals.
• Manage fixed asset tagging, depreciation schedules, and asset reconciliation (based on Angeline Javier's background).
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and subsidiary ledgers.

2. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, billing statements, cheque disbursements, and payment requests.
• Prepare customer billing, ensure accuracy of SOA updates, and manage collections and reconciliation of customer payments (aligned with Salexly Cayetano's experience).
• Maintain organized and up-to-date AP/AR records.

3. Invoicing, Billing & Revenue Reconciliation

• Generate and review invoices in alignment with purchase orders, service agreements, and client instructions.
• Track payments, follow up outstanding receivables, and monitor collections.
• Audit invoice data to ensure accuracy before submission (based on Leif Linmayog's invoicing background).

4. Financial Analysis & Budget Monitoring

• Support budgeting processes by reconciling actuals vs forecasts and providing insights on variances.
• Prepare financial models and ratio analysis (working capital, management ratios, etc.) for management decision-making (from Leif's financial modeling role).
• Provide data-driven recommendations for improving cost efficiency and operational control.

5. Audit Support & Internal Controls

• Prepare and provide complete documentation for internal and external audits.
• Maintain compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• Support asset counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation of financial discrepancies.

6. Process Improvement

• Identify and recommend improvements in financial workflows and accounting processes.
• Leverage tools such as MS Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, and MS Dynamics to drive efficiency (based on combined candidate skills).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance operations, general ledger, AP/AR, or financial reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, shared services, or corporate finance is an advantage (based on candidate backgrounds).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, MS Dynamics 365, Oracle).
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, financial models, reconciliations).
• Knowledge of PH tax rules, accounting entries, and audit processes.

Behavioral Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Adaptable, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

Key Success Measures

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Reduction of financial discrepancies and improved audit readiness.
• On-time billing and improved receivables management.
• Quality of financial insights and support to operations and management.