
Cost Accounting Specialist (Automation Expert)
- Manila City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process accounting-related tasks such as invoice management, travel and expense reimbursements, and corporate card statements
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including journal postings and reconciliations
- Distribute incoming invoices and ensure accurate posting to relevant accounts
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Tax, HR, Finance Control, IT) to ensure timely payments and compliance
- Support Payments Specialists by creating and implementing system requirements in response to regulatory updates
- Contribute to operational process evaluations and test improvements for efficiency gains
- Maintain updated work instructions and guidelines to ensure internal and external control compliance
- Reconcile the Receivables-Account daily, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
- Monitor and follow up on overdue invoices, executing the dunning process and sending reminders to external counterparts
- Prepare and send daily A/R invoices to clients and other external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Book newly created A/R invoices to the Receivables-Account on a weekly basis
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for financial reporting and audit readiness
- Provide weekly updates on Knowledge Management reflecting the team’s current status
- Design Power BI dashboards to visualize cost accounting performance and support data-driven decision-making
- Develop and apply Excel Macros for task automation, data analysis, and reporting efficiency
- Engage in digital transformation initiatives to streamline manual processes and enhance accuracy
- Utilize systems like SAP, PeopleSoft, and advanced Excel functionalities (pivot tables, formulas) to support operational workflows
- Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
- At least 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable, preferably in a banking environment
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory compliance within the PH market
- Proficiency in SAP, PeopleSoft, and advanced Excel
- Excellent attention to detail, time-management, and communication skills
- English language proficiency at C1 level; German at B1 (preferred)