Accounting & Reporting Specialist (Temporary)

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Reporting to: Accounting & Reporting Cluster Center Process Manager Employment Type: Temporary, 12 months Duty Post: Accounting & Finance, GBS Manila

Accounting & Reporting Specialist

The Accounting & Reporting team supports JTI entities with various IFRS and local statutory accounting activities. These include preparing and submitting accruals, fixed asset and GL account master data maintenance requests, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, entity trial balance reviews, quarterly IFRS reporting, tax packages, statutory reporting, VAT return data validation, and annual reports like CBCR and JCFC. The team collaborates with finance colleagues globally to achieve this.

As an Accounting & Reporting Specialist for Accounting & Finance in GBS Manila, you will:

• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and quarterly group reports in accordance with IFRS, agreed market principles, and SLAs

• Support annual statutory audits and financial statement preparation in close collaboration with market teams

• Maintain and update process documentation (user manuals and process flows) and support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities

• Drive continuous improvement by meeting operational KPIs, enhancing SAP/accounting/tax knowledge, and supporting process optimization initiatives

• Execute assigned JSOX and operational controls, escalating control failures and ensuring timely mitigation actions

• Partner with market/factory finance teams and internal stakeholders, support ad hoc requests, contribute to local/global projects, and assist in training and supporting team members.

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification (CPA or equivalent) is an advantage

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in finance/accounting or external audit, with financial reporting experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles (intercompany, fixed assets, inventories, leases, AR/AP, accruals) and financial reporting (financial statements, reconciliations, management reporting)

• Experience supporting internal and external audits (including tax and statutory audits); working knowledge of IFRS, Tax, and SOX compliance

• Knowledge in Asset Accounting experience is an advantage

• Proficient in SAP and Blackline (preferred) and Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate Excel skills required; shared services or system migration experience is a plus

• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal); analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven, able to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive and positive mindset across regional market.

What to Expect? At JTI GBS, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive wellness initiatives, hybrid and flexible work setups, and benefits like daily meals and shuttle services. As part of our global business services hub, you'll gain access to world-class development programs and opportunities to collaborate, grow, and progress across JTI’s international network.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now! Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.