Senior Manager, Accounting

Full Job Description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

primarily supports the accounting and statutory compliance of Global Payments Process Centre, Inc. (GSC/Global Service Center). The incumbent is responsible for a range of accounting activities performed in the GSC, which include Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, and Statutory Compliance and Reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Posts general ledger journal entries after review of supporting documents and calculations. Subsequently reviews the general ledger to ensure accuracy of posting.
2. Monitors that all deadlines are met to ensure a smooth flow in support of US consolidation timeline.
3. Prepares monthly Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet analysis for entities handled.
4. Leads the monthly round table meetings to discuss variances and other important accounting matters.
5. Reviews monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation as an important control to ensure validity of assets and liabilities.
6. Effectively utilizes Oracle in support of accounting and reporting needs.
7. Represents the accounting department in management coordination and strategy meetings, as well as in external meetings.
8. Establishes and maintains a system of policies and procedures which will produce timely and accurate financial data.
9. Designs and implements a system of internal controls over accounting processes to ensure the reliability of the financial statements.
10. Supports management initiatives and decisions by providing financial analyses, being part of project committees, and/or actively seeking cost-saving measures.
11. Prepares and monitors the budget for the accounting department.
12. Works with external auditors during year-end financial statement audit.
13. Prepares/reviews the annual financial statements.
14. Works with tax consultants during quarterly and annual income tax computations.
15. Ensures statutory compliance which includes filing of tax returns and timely payment.
16. Reviews reports submitted to regulatory agencies from time to time.
17. Trains staff on accounting and business policies and recommended procedures to ensure uniformity and accuracy of output.
18. Works with direct reports to establish performance goals for each year; initiates regular talks and coaching to enhance the professional development of staff.
19. Keeps self updated with developments in business, local and international accounting, and taxation.
20. Upholds corporate values and company policies.

Competencies

1. Financial statements preparation and management reporting.
2. Experienced in Philippine tax and statutory compliance with regulatory agencies such as BIR, PEZA, SEC.
3. Understanding Philippine and International Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS/IFRS).
4. Experienced in using a range of cloud financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, Ariba, Certify)
5. Possesses leadership track record in leading engaged team members through business-as-usual responsibilities and projects.
6. Communicating with international colleagues because of exposure to multinational setting.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from a reputable college or university; with very good scholastic records
2. Certified Public Accountant license is required
3. At least 3 years’ experienced Accounting Manager with previous work experience focused in accounting and audit
4. Preferred: Master’s Degree; exposure to multinational company/shared service operations