Description Competencies: Ability to work in team driven environment yet be able to work independently to complete daily tasks. Enjoys a team atmosphere and pitching in and learning new things outside his/her wheelhouse. Has a strong concept of attention to detail but can understand the big picture ramifications of each financial adjustment. Ability to discuss financial results with a non financial audience. Ability to forge strong partnerships with Project management, accounting, tax, and other professionals to create more comprehensive analyses. Strong written and verbal communication skills - ability to correspond and speak with SVP level professionally. Knows his or her audience - understands the level of detail needed to be successful with accounting but also what needs to be communicated to a VP Ability to make accurate, independent decisions based on data provided. Must be flexible and customer focused. Possess a positive attitude. Can manage conflict and maintain position while being sensitive to overall relationships. Ability to follow through and meet deadlines consistently. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, managing multiple competing priorities. Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 1+ years work experience with evidence of increasing responsibility and scope Someone who has already worked in a Manila based BPO or Shared Services as a staff analyst, business analyst, or senior financial analyst. Knowledge of variance analysis, data mining, month end close, requesting input for financial forecasting Firm understanding of CAPEX versus OPEX Very strong Excel skills, vlookup, hlookups, if statements, nesting statements, pivot tables - can take large quantities of data often in horrible formats and transform them into meaningful data Knowledge of the Oracle system is a plus Show more Show less