AECOM is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to be based in Manila, Philippines
This role is primarily responsible for performing periodic financial transactions and ad hoc tax activities in accordance to tax compliance, generally accepted accounting principles, finance policies, and internal controls.
- Maintains assigned financial management and reporting systems and complementary financial and administrative business processes, to support the effective and judicious use of financial resources.
- Maintains a documented system of accounting process, policies and procedures like SOP and DTPs.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the organization’s financial policies, procedures, processes, systems and supporting technology.
- Maintain Fixed Asset register.
- Handle Blackline Reconciliation.
- Processes financial transactions to ensure the effective recording and tracking of revenues and expenditures.
- Prepares journal entries and synthesize common ledger for subsidiary accounts.
- Perform complex tasks in compliance with process, policies, procedures, and SOX & internal controls.
- Resolve identified issues and keep the Finance Manager updated for open or ongoing concerns.
- Addresses critical and unique issues with the guidance of Finance Manager for timely resolution of escalated issues.
- Prepares financial reports and final accounts in compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements and general accepted accounting standards autonomously.
- Assists with monthly closings, account analysis and supports the Finance Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the Business Office
- Develop and prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for periodic and ad hoc requirements.
- Drive completion of audit processes by coordinating with stakeholders, join auditors in walk throughs, and review submitted documents.
- Lead and support key projects, audit reviews, activities, and documentation.
- Recommends process and procedural improvements to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions.
- Works with Finance Manager to develop process improvement initiatives to streamline processes, improve customer experience, and increase productivity.
- Identify risks and propose ways to prevent occurrence of similar issues and concerns.
- Applies the knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations in managing taxation and tax-related issues.
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge in the specific areas of tax, duties, and government levies.
- Ensure compliance with Philippine regulatory reporting requirements such as BIR, SEC, and BOI.
- Identifies potential tax exposure and advises accordingly. Advise on the impact of changes in tax laws on the organization. Explains the organization’s tax policies and plays a key role in their implementation.
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior members of the team in completing projects and performing financial activities.
