Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
23 days ago
General Accounting Team Lead

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation.

Continental Global Business Services in Manila started in June 2012 as Veyance Technologies Inc. and was acquired by Continental AG in January 2015. On the same year, it legally changed the company name to Continental Global Business Services Manila Inc., which reflects its global presence as a full-fledged subsidiary of ContiTech Division in Continental AG.

On Jan 2024, Continental Automotive Business Services (CABS) Hub APAC joined GBS Manila. CABS Hub APAC (formerly known as Finance Service Center Philippines - FSCP), started on 2012. It provides end-to-end accounting services in APAC Region with workstreams: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Master Data Management, Cash Management, General Ledger, Statutory Reporting, and Process Excellence.

Job Description

Financial Statement Accuracy/Data Integrity

▪ Manage data integrity and preparation of financial information to ensure completeness, accuracy, timeliness and accessibility
▪ Compliance and quality control review (i.e., preparation and review of account analysis/reconciliations, Journal entry review and approval and adherence to accounting policies and procedures)
• Work with local Finance contacts during GL close to ensure  adequate completeness, accuracy, timeliness, accessibility and  consistency to corporate policies and IFRS
•    Review and analyze current procedures in order to recommend and implement changes to standardize activities in accordance to Standard Process Model (SPM)and integrate into shared services

 

Tax & Statutory Compliance

•    Review and monitor operations follow tax ordinances (for PH locations)
•    Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations
•    Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications

 

Cash Management

•    Monitor the cashflow and liquidity of the entities
•    Coordinate and propose to management should there be any funding requirement
•    Ensure accuracy and timeliness of execution of payment run
•    Ensure correctness of bank balances by ensuring the team is performing regular bank reconciliation 
•    Review and analyze current procedures in order to recommend and implement changes to standardize activities and integrate into shared services

 

Leadership

▪ Directly supervise team members; provide performance feedback and coaching
▪ Resolve issue escalations and assist others as required
▪ Responsible for staff training and education
▪ Foster communication and teamwork within and across organizational boundaries

QualificationsBS Accountancy graduate, preferably Certified Public Accountant (CPA)8+ years work related experienceExperience in Auditing firm preferablySAP expert in General ledger (FICO); knowledgeable in other SAP accounting modules (AR, AP, MM)Excellent knowledge in IFRS and regulatory requirementsExcellent communication, analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skillsProficient in MS officePreferably with experience in process improvementsAbility to reconcile complex accountsExperience in AR/AP/ICO preferredAt least 2 years supervisory/managerial experience in a manufacturing, BPO or shared service industryExperience with working with international teams requiredAdvanced customer relationship and stakeholder management skillsExperience in a manufacturing or BPO setting is preferred

Additional InformationHybrid work setupWork-life balanceLearning Opportunities

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