Job Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assuring high quality of service delivery based on Service Level Agreements and agreed KPIs
• First contact for issues escalation within R2R process
• Supporting audit of financial statements, controls audit, external and internal audits, etc.
• Lead Balance Sheet (BS) reviews, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reconciliations.
• Support the Supervisor and Manager in reviewing and approving journal entries (JEs).
• R2R process lead – supporting a team of process experts to drive cross-country standardization, identify improvement opportunities, and implement best practices across the Record to Report function.
• Monitor and operate a robust R2R internal control environment (GL, IC, FA, Bank, Inventory, MEC)
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Any other tasks related to R2R and financial processes as assigned

Coordination

• Support the Supervisor in leading the team of specialists.
• Coordinate completion of all Record-to-report processes (GL, IC, FA, Bank, Inventory, MEC)
• Support the Supervisor in task delegation by providing input on workload distribution, monitoring progress, and ensuring tasks are aligned with team capabilities and priorities.
• Provide support in R2R operations for more complex transactions.
• Monitor task progress, lead MEC (Month-End Close) calls, and ensure smooth execution of assigned processes.
• Contribute (as member of the team) in the overall management and development of the R2R Tower
• Resolve or escalate any processes issues
• Attend and lead team meetings
• Prepare reports
• Foster strong relationships with country teams during the transition process and ensure continued collaboration and engagement in the post-transition phase.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Profile:

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance - required
• 3+ years of professional experience in Finance Shared Services - required
• General knowledge of accounting rules - required
• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
• Familiarity with excel – intermediate level - required

Required Skill:

• Very good command of English (B2-C1 level)
• Deadlines orientation
• Accuracy and proactivity
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
• Effective collaboration
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Positive and learning attitude

Additional Information

Based in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines