finance analyst - General AccountingLikha Careers

Position Type: Mid-Level/Individual Contributor
Work Setup: Hybrid
Working Hours: 8am to 5pm shift
Industry: Software Solutions Industry
About the Job:
Take off on an exciting career path as a Finance Analyst and show off your five plus years of accounting experience! Join a team where every transaction shapes the success symphony, from managing the accounts payable department to coordinating global employee compensation and benefits.
Scope & Responsibilities:
Review and enter supplier invoices and employee expense claims into NetSuite using correct accounting entries with applicable taxes such as withholding taxes, VAT, or GST.
Ensures that accounting entries from accounts payable and payment advice are checked for validity, mathematical accuracy and proper account classifications including recognition of related taxes on transactions prior to submit for approval.
Check expense claims submitted by employees against receipts attached; check expenses against current travel policies to ensure compliance.
Review accuracy of the invoices/expense claims for payment.
Maintenance of vendor/partner master database which includes vendor set in NetSuite
Performs accuracy check and accounting approval of employee expense claims. Ensures that billable expenses are tagged to proper category and GST/VAT has been recognize (if applicable).
Manage fixed assets register, fixed asset reports (lapsing schedule) and performs monthly additions, adjustments, disposals and depreciation.
Performs accuracy check and accounting approval of payroll, commissions and bonus calculations before payment processing and posting of employee related benefits in the system.
Develop knowledge and expertise in payroll in various countries, such as AU, US, DE, PH etc.
Overhead Allocation - Allocation of expenses shared across all Business Units (i.e. Building, Communication, Insurance)
Prepares month end journals/accruals, which include but are not limited to the following:
Employee Benefits
Partner Commission
Supplier Invoices
Employee Expense Claims
Company Credit Cards
Prepaymentso Travel Costs
Recurring Expenses (i.e. Rent, Telephone, Insurance, Taxes, Accounting/Payroll Fees)
Contractors
Prepares balance sheet reconciliations for Petty Cash, Prepayments, Advances to Vendor, Security Deposit, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accrued Expense, Partner Commission, Employee Benefits etc.
Perform other tasks/analysis to substantiate the balances.
Provide support for group/statutory annual audit.
Provide support for tax audits, where required.
Maintenance and update of the SOPs for assigned accounts and processes.
Identify own training and development needs and continuously improve service delivery and efficiency.
Other duties assigned by the manager and other Finance leaders.
About the Client:
As a trailblazer in HR and Payroll Reporting, our client provides cutting-edge solutions and stands out as a pivotal player in the Computer Systems Design and Related Services industry, setting the standard for excellence globally.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
At least with 5-6 years general accounting role preferably with payroll experience.
Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) in a shared service center or a high-volume in-house accounting environment is required.
Possess a solid foundation in accounting, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy.
Expertise in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word) is required. Demonstrated experience using Excel to analyze data, resolve problems, and present findings and results is essential.
Must be detail-oriented, process-oriented, and control-oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are necessary.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with personnel from various disciplines and countries, demonstrating a customer service-oriented approach.
Strong dedication and work ethic are vital.
Display high enthusiasm with a desire and willingness to be held accountable for meeting strict deadlines and reporting requirements, while balancing other workload demands.
Maintain high personal and professional integrity, ensuring confidentiality of private and personal data, salary, compensation, benefits data, and commercially sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferably hold a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification.
Highly desirable to have similar experience in Employee Compensation and Benefits accounting.
Experience in using large or mid-market ERP systems, with NetSuite experience considered a plus.
Knowledge of and/or experience within the software industry is preferred.
Previous experience working in an international business organization is a plus.
About Likha Careers:
Likha is a traditional Tagalog (Filipino) word that means 'to create' or creation. At its core, Likha Careers exists to help create a world where people of all walks of life have the opportunity to participate in a positive and rewarding career where happiness, pride, and financial security are achieved. We do this through thoughtful, people-centric career services.
Let's create your career together!
Likha Careers

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time