Satellite Office partners with some of the world’s leading brands to build high-performing offshore teams based in the Philippines. Our people work directly with international clients in roles that are meaningful, challenging, and rewarding. Whether you’re in customer service, IT, digital marketing, finance, or creative design, you’ll be empowered to do your best work, and build a career you can be proud of.
At Satellite Office, we’re committed to creating a workplace unlike any other, fostering growth through engaging employee programs, continuous learning and development, team-building experiences, company-wide celebrations, and world-class office spaces.
Why You'll Love Working Here :
🌟 You’re Valued.
You won’t just be a number. You’ll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where your contributions matter.
🚀 You’ll Grow.
From day one, you’ll have access to learning opportunities, mentoring, and support to help you reach your full potential.
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We’re proud of our vibrant and inclusive culture, filled with team-building events, company-wide celebrations, wellness programs, and more.
🏢 You’ll Work in Style.
Our world-class offices are located in premium business hubs like BGC and Ortigas. Modern, comfortable, and designed to bring out your best.
💼 You’ll Work with Global Brands.
We match you with top international clients where you’ll work directly with their teams and make a real impact.
Whether you’re starting a new chapter or growing in your profession, Satellite Office is where you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find a career you can be proud of.
Primary Purpose of Role
The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for :
- Ensure an accurate and timely month end close, through processing of month-end entries in the General Ledger.
- Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Monitoring inventory discrepancies processed at store and warehouse level, and providing commentary around the monthly balance movement.
- Business partnering with Merchandise, Procurement and Supply Chain departments to ensure accurate inventory data and provide commentary on inventory movements.
- Monthly reconciliation of the merchant clearing facility reconciliation process across multi-channel business environment
- Involvement and support with business transformation projects as Finance Representative, to provide input on financial impact of new business processes implemented
Key Skills Qualifications & Experience
Prerequisite Skills :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamSolutions-focused and continuous improvement mindsetHighly motivated, well organised and a proactive approachEducation / Qualifications / Memberships :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldQualified Accountants or in the progress of obtaining (e.g. CA, CPA, or equivalent)Preferred Experience :
Minimum 3 years’ experience within the financial reporting, management accounting or auditing spaceExperience in a retail (or multi-site) or FMCG environment would be beneficialStrong demonstration of collaborationInfor / M3 experience is an advantageKey Result Areas and Responsibilities
A. Financial Accounting
Summarising and reporting on monthly / annual financial position to internal stakeholders, regulators and tax collection entities.Analysing variances and providing commentary on significant $ swings in the financial statements.Ensure selected balance sheet reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and that all reconciling items are addressed within 1 month end cycle.Liaising with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team to understand movement in Creditor and Debtor accounts.Liaising with Procurement, Logistics and Inventory team to understand movement in Inventory and associated on-cost accounts.Preparation of year-end calculations as part of statutory requirements, including liaising with external auditors and attending to relevant audit requests.Collaborate with the Commercial team to monitor budgets and forecasts for business cost centres.Establish and maintain effective internal controls within the financial accounting function. Identify and mitigate financial risks, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.Other ad hoc duties as required.B. Team Management
Oversee the management, supervision and direction of your direct reports.Foster an environment of teamwork through facilitation of regular Team Meetings, 1 : 1s with direct reports, celebrating Team and individual wins and promoting other opportunities for collaborationProvide ongoing professional development of Team Members including coaching, training and mentoring to ensure the Accounting Team have up to date knowledge and skills to achieve financial objectivesEnsure team is supported to meet strategic objectives within functional areas, including provision of feedback, budget and resourcesEvaluate and coach team to ensure capability needs are met including retention and development of high performersConflict management / resolution and performance management as requiredC. Auditing
Ensuring financial records are a fair and accurate representation of the transactions they claim to represent.Identifying process improvements and implementing changes to increase efficiency.D. Business analysis
Identifying and articulating the need for change and facilitating those changes which will be most beneficial to the Company's stakeholders.Ability to analyse financial data and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.Continuously monitor and consider internal controls and seek out ways to improve processes.Work with others in the Finance team and selected cost centre owners / Department Heads on financials – monthly review of results, opportunities for improvements (e.g. cost reductions).