Sr. Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location : Alabang Muntinlupa Hybrid after 4months of full RTO (or after training period)

Job Summary

The FSSC Senior Accountant supports General Ledger operations and supervises Junior Accountants. This role is responsible for overseeing month-end close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements.

The position also collaborates closely with Business Unit (BU) Finance teams to resolve variances and ensure accurate financial reporting, while contributing to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Act as primary liaison with BU Finance / CFO on GL-related matters
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Lead month-end closing activities, including:
• Journal entry preparation (standard and recurring)
• Balance sheet reconciliations with supporting analysis
• Intercompany receivables and payables coordination
• Inventory reconciliation vs. general ledger
• Review financial results and initiate corrective actions
• Maintain fixed asset records (including tax books)
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor reconciling items
• Reconcile intercompany AR/AP balances monthly
• Prepare and deliver reports supporting FSSC and BU Finance

2. Quality & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with internal controls (ICSP/SOX requirements)
• Implement process improvements and Management of Change (MOC) initiatives
• Support continuous improvement projects using Lean concepts
• Ensure adherence to documented process and control procedures

3. People Management

• Supervise and guide Junior Accountants
• Assign and delegate tasks effectively
• Monitor team performance and progress
• Conduct coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations
• Identify training and development needs
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of new team members
• Approve leaves, overtime, and shift changes
• Drive conflict resolution and team engagement
• Recognize and reward strong performance

4. Compliance, Safety & Policy Management

• Enforce company Code of Conduct and recommend disciplinary actions when needed
• Ensure compliance with EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) policies
• Support safety audits and implement corrective action plans
• Monitor team compliance with training requirements
• Drive 5S workplace practices and conduct regular audits
• Act as Incident Commander during emergencies as required

Key Relationships

• Internal: Supervisor, FSSC Team, BU Finance Teams, Junior Accountants
• External: Auditors, Consultants, Stakeholders

Job Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in audit and/or financial accounting
• Strong experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel and strong computer proficiency
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong multitasking and ability to work under pressure
• Experience in shared services or multinational environments
• Exposure to international and culturally diverse organizations

Key Competencies

• Drive for Results
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Motivating Others
• Managerial Courage
• Timely Decision Making