Job Description

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records for multiple educational institutions across Germany. The role supports month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting policies and statutory requirements. Working within a shared services environment, the General Ledger Accountant partners with stakeholders across multiple schools to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other general ledger transactions for multiple entities.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, revenue, payroll, fixed asset, and other general ledger accounts.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple schools and legal entities.
• Review financial transactions and ensure accurate coding and allocation of income and expenses.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies as required.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and local school administration teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Support intercompany accounting activities and reconciliation of balances between entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable financial regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records within the ERP and accounting systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and standardization across the finance function.
• Provide financial information and analysis to management and key stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, and account reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems; experience with Sage, Agresso, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems is advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Work Arrangement

• This is an onsite work for 4 months and will transition to a hybrid schedule (twice a week onsite) after passing the 3rd-month review.
• Work Location: Robinsons Zeta Tower, C5 Road, Ugong Norte, Quezon City. Office is near IPI Pasig and Tiendesitas. Office is accessible from Eastwood, C5 Road, Ortigas CBD, and Rizal areas.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM PH time
• This role is a full-time permanent position Applicants who are currently employed, engaged in freelance work, operating a business, or working with another employer simultaneously are required to disclose this during the initial HR screening process.

At GUS Philippines, we are committed to maintaining high ethical standards and operational focus. This position requires full-time availability and active avoidance of any dual employment or external consulting work that may interfere with your duties or present a conflict of interest. Candidates currently holding additional employment should disclose this during the hiring process.