General Ledger Specialist
Alabang, Philippines (Hybrid)
Alabang, Philippines (Hybrid)
GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT and professional services firm with headquarters in Singapore and delivery centers in the Philippines. We support global organizations by providing high-quality finance, technology, and consulting solutions.
Position: General Ledger Specialist
The General Ledger Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records through timely journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements while collaborating with senior accountants and business stakeholders across assigned entities.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or Commerce (CPA preferred).
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a General Ledger or similar accounting role.
Hands-on experience with SAP AP / AR / GL modules.
Experience in SOX compliance and internal control processes.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, spreadsheets, and Google applications.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work shifting schedules, including Europe time as required.
Strong work ethic with the flexibility to meet tight reporting deadlines.
Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Perform timely account reconciliations in accordance with established close schedules.
Support the review and validation of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing transactions for assigned entities.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts.
Assist in the preparation and validation of annual budgets and preliminary quarterly P&L estimates.
Validate budget and forecast inputs, including volume, sales, cost of sales, IT, and selling & marketing expenses.
Update and publish estimate versus actual financial statement reports for variance analysis.
Perform preliminary reviews of net income and balance sheet movements.
Gather, analyze, and prepare financial data and management reports requested by business stakeholders.
Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, and investigate causes of variances.
Consolidate inputs for the monthly Balanced Scorecard (BSC), including customer feedback and reporting timeliness metrics.
Support external audit engagements by preparing detailed schedules, analyses, and responding to audit inquiries.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control standards.
Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives and best practice sharing.
Complete self-evaluations in alignment with the Performance and Learning Plan (PLP) process.
Perform other related accounting duties as assigned by the immediate superior.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Opportunity to work in a global shared services environment.
Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
Collaborative, process-driven culture that values accuracy and accountability.
