general ledger AccountantMerck

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As General Ledger (GL) Accounting Specialist (Sr. Accountant) in 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. You 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), manages inventory reporting also and Capital Variances, maintain master data and reconcile/maintain accounts. In addition, you are responsible for preparation of reports as required by the local finance and Group Accounting, performing financial analysis and (pre-)audit tasks. You 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 in addition, you leverage your expertise to constantly seek out better ways of performing processes, to contribute to process excellence initiatives, to support operational performance reporting activities. Works and collaborate well with local entity finance in resolving issues pertaining to the process.
Who you are:
Bachelor's degree holder in finance, accounting or related field required
Master's Degree in Finance / Accounting or CPA accreditation preferred (but not required, optional)
At least 4 to 5 yrs. 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 Manila, Philippines (Local Hire)
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