Accountant

About Us:

GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT Consulting Services company with headquarters in Singapore and two delivery centers in the Philippines.

We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our Finance Shared Services team. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, leads month-end close activities, supports business units with financial analysis, and works closely with Finance leadership to maintain compliance, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant supports the General Ledger function and oversees the work of Junior Accountants. The role leads key month-end closing activities, prepares financial statements, reconciles accounts, and coordinates closely with Business Unit Finance teams to resolve variances. This position may also be assigned finance projects and cross-functional initiatives to develop a holistic understanding of financial reporting and shared services operations.

Key Responsibilities

Line Management & Financial Operations

• Act as primary liaison with BU Finance teams and CFOs on general ledger matters and financial issues

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supplementary schedules for assigned Business Units

• Lead month-end closing activities, including:

  • Preparation of standard and recurring journal entries

  • General accounting pre-close activities

  • Balance sheet reconciliations with supporting analysis

  • Intercompany receivables and payables coordination

  • Inventory reconciliation vs. general ledger

  • Initial financial review and corrective action recommendations

• Maintain fixed asset books, including tax books

• Perform and monitor daily bank reconciliations

• Reconcile intercompany AR/AP accounts monthly

• Review accounting transactions and recommend process/system improvements

• Prepare regular reports supporting FSSC and BU Finance

• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with ICSP/SOX internal control requirements

• Support implementation of new procedures and Management of Change (MOC) initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean concepts

• Ensure adherence to documented process controls

People Management

• Supervise and delegate tasks to Junior Accountants

• Develop training and development plans for team members

• Monitor team performance and conduct performance evaluations

• Approve overtime, leave requests, and shift changes

• Conduct coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution

• Participate in hiring, interviews, and employee onboarding

• Recommend rewards and merit-based recognition

Safety & Company Policy Compliance

• Enforce Company Code of Conduct and disciplinary processes when necessary

• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and safety measures

• Support 5S implementation and conduct monthly audits

• Act as Incident Commander when required under EH&S guidelines

Job Specifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

• CPA preferred

• At least 1-2 years of audit and/or financial accounting experience

• Strong Excel skills and experience with comprehensive ERP systems

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems

• Background in Shared Services or multinational environment

• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently with high initiative

• Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure

• Experience working in international and culturally diverse organizations

Key Competencies

• Drive for Results

• Managing and Measuring Work

• Motivating Others

• Managerial Courage

• Timely Decision Makin