general ledger AccountantMerck Group

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Your Role:
As General Ledger Accountant in a Manila Shared Service Center, you:
Handle and perform the GL operations task of the assigned entity on a daily basis including month end close (MEC) activities, to ensure realization of service objectives within set guidelines/policies.
Manage your processes and tasks to provide internal customers with financial data/reports, manage accounting processes, post to the general ledger, handle payroll and benefits (whenever applicable to the entity), maintain master data and reconcile/maintain accounts.
Are responsible for preparation of reports as required by the local finance and Group Accounting, performing financial analysis and (pre-)audit tasks.
Handle escalations, perform advanced processing for specific GL activities of a more complex/sensitive nature and provide support on user testing on ERP / GL related tasks.
Leverage your expertise to constantly seek out better ways of performing processes, to contribute to process excellence initiatives, and to support operational performance reporting activities.
Work and collaborate well with local entity finance in resolving issues pertaining to the process.
Who You Are:
Bachelors degree holder in finance, accounting or any related field required
Master's Degree in Finance / Accounting or CPA accreditation preferred
At least 5 - 8 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations
Profound accounting knowledge required (IFRS, GAAP, Tax)
Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred
Experience with SAP or other ERP system required
Fluent English language skills required
Willing to be based in BGC, Taguig
Amenable to work on a mid shift / night shift schedule (Regular Schedule: 3 PM-12 AM, month end: , 9PM - 6AM)
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Job Requisition ID: 248672
Location: Bonifacio Global City
Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)
Working time model: full-time
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Merck Group

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time