
Staff Consultant, Accountant
- Philippines
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain accurate and timely financial records across multiple international entities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
- Manage AP, AR, and general ledger functions in complex multi-entity environments.
- Process and reconcile inter-company transactions and eliminations.
- Prepare detailed variance analyses and performance reports for executives.
- Ensure compliance with SEC and public company disclosure requirements.
- Navigate complex accounting standards for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
- Manage reporting for FDA, EMA, EFSA, Health Canada, and other regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate with legal/compliance teams for audits and regulatory financial filings.
- Maintain cost accounting aligned with cGMP and product development standards.
- Support transfer pricing documentation and international tax compliance.
- Collaborate with department heads across R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and operations.
- Maintain compliance with local statutory reporting in multiple countries.
- Manage currency translation and hedging for multinational operations.
- Coordinate M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.
- Serve as QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond system administrator and power user.
- Support ERP integration, internal control improvements, and process documentation.
- Develop financial templates, dashboards, and comprehensive documentation.
- Coordinate with IT teams for system security and data backup.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting for complex product cycles.
- Provide financial input for capital expenditures, equipment acquisition, and IP valuation.
- Assist in preparing investor relations materials and board presentation content.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA license or international equivalent (CA, CGA, ACCA).
- 5-8 years of accounting experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards.
- Proven confidentiality and discretion with sensitive financial data.
- Experience with SEC/public company reporting and regulated audit environments.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently across time zones in a remote setup.
- QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond (expert level)
- Microsoft 365 / Teams (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign; basic Photoshop/Illustrator)
- ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite (or similar)
- Financial reporting software: Hyperion, Cognos (or similar)
- Knowledge of tax prep, audit, and database tools (SQL preferred)
- MBA or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Advanced CPA specializations (e.g., tax, audit, international accounting).
- CIA or CFE certification.
- Experience in transfer pricing, IP accounting, or cost capitalization.
- Exposure to venture capital or public company environments.
- Six Sigma or Lean finance experience in manufacturing.