General Accounting Analyst

Job Summary:

– The General Accountant Analyst will be accountable for delivering efficient and effectiveoperations of R2R processes in scope to high quality standards that meet/ exceed keyobjectives and service levels. Responsible for supporting the group reporting of the legalentities under the control of the team, the Manila R2R Analyst (General Accounting isexpected to be the business partner for business units).
– Responsible for coordinating the resolution of accounting issues and ensuring that theglobal processes for General Accounting are met.
– Responsible for all aspects of accounting for sets of books as assigned and alsoaccountable for ensuring that all aspects of accounting are carried out in accordance withcompany policies and procedures. Ensure that general accounting polices are alignedacross companies.
– Responsible for engendering a ‘Right First Time’ culture within the Manila R2R GeneralAccounting operations and responsible for helping drive the R2R, Elsevier organization tofirst quartile (both cost and quality) through seeking and implementing, in close cooperation with other members of the R2R management team and Elsevier functional lead, anenvironment for improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service acrossthe whole end-to-end R2R process.

Accountable to the team in the delivery of:

• Bank Reconciliations, Cash management, Cash Accrual, Holiday Accrual, VAT return, Escheatment, Payroll Accounting, Postage and Handling calculation, Submitting statutory declarations, Sales & Use tax reporting , BS Reconciliations, i- Expense booking, TB analysis, Provision booking , AR Aging , Suspense Clearing Hyperion, Management Reporting, Project accounting, Headcount Reporting, Benefit Allocations, HFM Upload , Revaluation
• Ensure all entries are posted to general ledger in an accurate and timely manner and prepare management reports for the assigned sets of books.
• Maintain strong internal controls by having a full understanding of end to end process, and ensure that accounting policies and procedures are adhered to. In addition, ensure compliance and alignment across companies and business units, that is to simplify, streamlined and standardized the end to end processes.
• Have a full understanding of all systems related accounting and participate in implementation of new applications, modules, systems upgrades and user acceptance testing. Review monthly journal entries for accuracy and completeness. Ensure all entries are posted to Oracle. Review monthly account reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure that interfaces from subsystems to Oracle are in balance and are posted to Oracle. Work with IT and Super Users to resolve problems.
• Design and maintain reports on Oracle.
• Co-ordinate audit activities for the assigned set of books. Responsible for statutory audit, tax compliance and ensure that these are completed on timely basis. Resolve audit points.
• Liaising with business units, Business Controllers, Business partners, Operations. Take a proactive approach to developing new policies and procedures as needed to fit changing business needs.

Qualifications:

– Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree , Finance/Accountancy/Banking,Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
– Excellent Excel skills
– Experience with major enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP or PeopleSoft.
– Experience in business control is an advantage
– Experience in working with a large multinational company is preferred
– Excellent to Above Average English communication skills is required.
– Applicants must be willing to work in Technohub, Quezon City.
– Willing to work on rotating shifts (Especially mid shift: 2pm - 10pm and night shift: 6pm - 2am)
– At least 2-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Finance, General/Cost Accounting or equivalent.