Legal Entity Accounting Consultant

• Lead and manage FS external audit and statutory reporting
• Ensure timely completion of FS external audit
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of both the US and Local GAAP & Tax reporting working closely with the Tax Team. This includes but is not limited to recording the statutory ledgers and maintaining accuracy of parallel ledgers (if applicable), focus on ensuring the correct tax accounting and liaison / coordination with internal and external audit teams.
• Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements.
• Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope.
• Deep expertise, fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas
• Generate ideas, foster, and implement continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
• Execute global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.
• If assigned the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) then candidates will be responsible to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.
• Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open and long outstanding items.
• Influence and Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing them in line with global standards.
• Compliance
• Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities
• Understand, adhere to, and execute worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions to remediate / prevent breach.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Certified Public Accountant is preferred.
• Preferably with External Audit experience.
• At least 3 years work experience preferably in related work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines

Other Details:

• Shift – Must be available in Mid shift
• Hybrid Work Setup - 2-3x a week onsite work
• Location is BGC, Taguig
• The client prefers candidates who can start ASAP or 15 days upon selection
• Employment Arrangement: Project Based ( 6 months initially – Subject for extension and renewal)

Package includes:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Day 1 Healthcare (HMO) with 1 dependent and Life Insurance Benefits
• Certified Career and Learning Development courses via LinkedIn Learning