Business Support Specialist - Finance

The Role

Performance Objectives:

Disbursement function

• Expense coding of selected payment requests for suppliers
• Ensures that all check vouchers are supported by required documents and approvals
• Ensures that client-related expenses get billed to clients
• Tracks expenses vs. plan/budget

Cash function

• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation of all bank accounts
• Monitors liquidation of employee advances and reimbursement of business-related expenses. In coordination with HR, effects un-liquidated advances

Audit

• Supports Finance Manager in the facilitation of internal and external audits
• Prepares periodic/annual financial statements
• Collaborates with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate reporting

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual computation of all business/ income tax-related remittances
• Files quarterly/ annual compliance reports to the local regulatory agencies such as BIR, PEZA, BOI, SEC, PSA, etc.
• Files quarterly/ annual local and business taxes
• Ensures compliance with accounting and tax regulations

Financial/Management Reporting

• Prepares general ledger entries and performs EOM closing activities
• Maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts and invoices
• Monitors monthly financials vs. plan/last year
• Prepares monthly account analysis, variance reports and blackline account schedules
• Prepares quarterly forecast and annual plan

Others

• Prepare ad-hoc reports, as required
• Prepares intercompany billings related to expense reimbursements e.g. AP regional cost allocation; ex- pat costs, etc.
• Provides specific inputs to payroll, reviews and signs off draft payroll reports.
• Perform administrative and other tasks as needed

The Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, must be a Certified Public Accountant
• At least 3 years’ significant experience in a similar role
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Ability to lead a team
• Experience with financial statement audits and other external reporting requirements
• Strong client management skills
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
• Strong ability to think critically, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and other financial software

WTW is an equal opportunity employer.