General Ledger Accountant
NNIT · Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines
Apply & track with Apply EdgeJob Summary:The Shared Service General Ledger Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, execution of month-end closing activities, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll accounting, financial analysis, and preparation of journal entries for multiple legal entities within a multinational shared service environment. The role ensures compliance with corporate accounting policies, IFRS, internal controls, and service level agreements (SLAs).Key Responsibilities:1. General Ledger & Month-End ClosePerform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within established timelines.Prepare and post recurring and manual journal entries.Ensure all accruals, prepayments, and provisions are accurately recorded.Execute month-end closing checklist and ensure completeness of financial records.Support timely submission of financial reporting packages.2. Balance Sheet ReconciliationsPrepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.Investigate and resolve aged or unreconciled items promptly.Reconcile subsidiary ledgers with the General Ledger.Maintain reconciliation documentation and audit support schedules.Ensure compliance with company reconciliation policies..3. Payroll AccountingReview payroll reports received from HR or payroll providers.Prepare and post payroll journal entries.Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts including:Salaries payableEmployee deductionsGovernment statutory liabilitiesEmployee benefitsPayroll clearing accountsCoordinate with HR and Payroll teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.Verify expense claims against company expense reimbursement guidelines.4. Financial ReclassificationsPrepare journal entries for cost and account reclassifications.Reclassify expenses based on management requirements or accounting standards.Ensure transactions are posted to the correct cost centers, departments, legal entities, and profit centers.Maintain adequate supporting documentation for all reclassification entries.5. Flux Analysis Perform month-over-month and year-over-year variance (Flux) analysis.Identify significant fluctuations in Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts.Investigate unusual movements and coordinate with business stakeholders for explanations.Prepare management commentary explaining key financial variances.Recommend corrective actions for identified issues.6. Financial Controls & ComplianceEnsure compliance with IFRS, corporate accounting policies, and internal controls.Support internal and external audit requirements.Ensure adherence to SOX and other regulatory requirements where applicable.Maintain complete audit trails for all journal entries and reconciliations.7. Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to standardize and automate R2R processes.Participate in finance transformation and migration activities.Support implementation of ERP enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).8. Stakeholder ManagementCollaborate with local finance teams, HR, Payroll, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.Support regional and global finance projects.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent.CPA designation is an advantage.Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger, or Financial Accounting within a multinational shared service environment.Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar).Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience with Power BI is an advantage.Key Competencies:Accuracy and attention to detailAnalytical and reconciliation skillsExcellent written and communication skills.Strong Internal Controls and ComplianceIntegrity and accountabilityTeamwork and collaborationContinuous improvement mindsetTime and Stakeholder Management--------------------------------WHO WE ARENNIT is a leading provider of IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark.We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high.We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers.We strive to build unmatched excellence in the industries we serve, and we use our domain expertise to represent a business first approach – strongly supported by a selection of partner technologies, but always driven by business needs rather than technology.NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,700 people in Europe, Asia and USA.NNIT PhilippinesNNIT Philippines builds on a decade of experience, and has a reputation for developing high quality enterprise level software solutions and support as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.NNIT Philippines is an integrated part of NNIT's global IT service delivery, including specializations in the development and maintenance of enterprise and eGovernment software solutions as well as IT infrastructure operations including network and server operations for NNIT's customers around the world. The Manila based delivery center is part of NNIT's 24/7 Global Operations Centre setup and delivers services in close cooperation with NNIT's other centers in Denmark, China and the Czech Republic.On top of the statutory benefits stipulated by the local law, NNIT DLSP employees enjoy the following benefits upon joining:Competitive compensation13th month payPerformance bonus (discretionary)Rice subsidyCommunication allowanceClothing and laundry allowanceMedical allowance (Employee and Dependent)HMO (Employee and Dependent/s)Life insuranceVacation leaves and sick leavesEmergency loanYear-end giftWedding giftFirst baby giftBreakfast once a weekFruits, snacks / well-stocked pantryHybrid set upNotes:1. By applying to this job ad, you acknowledge and agree for your information to be collected by NNIT. Rest assured, any information you share will only be used for recruitment/hiring purposes.2. This position is available only to those with current authorization to live and work in the Philippines.