Accountant, Record to Report/ LEC

Please note: This is not a Remote role and will require the individual to be based either in Manila, Philippines and follow a hybrid work schedule. This is an Individual Contributor role.

As an Accountant, Record to Report/ LEC, you will be responsible for handling the US GAAP and local statutory compliance of the entities in the Philippines, the holding entities in Singapore and the head office of CCFEL in Hong Kong. Liaise directly with various Coca-Cola teams in platform services that include record to report, payroll, payables, COEs for financial reporting and indirect taxes. There will be interactions with Ernst & Young auditors, tax teams and external corporate secretariate partners on the completion of audit, preparation of financial statements, direct and indirect taxes to government agencies and other reportorial submissions such as Environmental, Social and Governance.

What You’ll Do For Us

• Prepares direct tax entry journals, monitors tax position of the entities
• Prepares indirect tax returns and reconciliations (VAT, Withholding tax, final taxes and the like)
• Prepares account reconciliation for tax accounts and resolve identified issues
• Prepares regular and relevant journal vouchers
• Prepare and issue BIR Form 2307 to various vendors
• Reviews and discuss with the Record to Report (RTR) team the appropriateness of all Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss monthly and annual completion
• Prepares and ensures timely submission of year-end forms
• Engages, coordinates and collaborates with other process teams, legal entity controller teams, locations and Controller’s Group for issues resolutions
• Liaise directly with Ernst & Young auditors, tax advisory teams, Corporate Secretariat, and Coca-Cola Tax Department, Board of Directors, FS COE and Indirect Tax COEs on the completion of audit, preparation and filing of financial statements to government agency, and other statutory requirements
• Provides data to Internal Auditors as required
• Assists the Business Unit management in obtaining reports necessary to manage the financial performance of the business as needed
• Liaise with Treasury, AP and other services team to ensure all information required is being provided timely.
• Support the legacy corporate card solution for the Philippine office
• Other value-added ad hoc tasks as needed within the role
  
  

Project Management

• Manage and lead identified projects by the Statutory Compliance BPL, Regional Controllers for Asia Pacific rollouts
• Audit metrics reporting and delivery target requirements
• Performs testing and implementation of system changes and updates
• Support and coordination for various Asia Pacific initiatives as required
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of prior work experience, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks or SAP.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience with financial reporting and budget preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good understanding of credit & collections processes and accounts payable/receivable.
• Experience in cost accounting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of accounting policy and research.
  
  

What can help you to be successful in the role?

Growth Behavior

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.
• Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.
• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.
• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.
  
  

Leadership Behavior

• Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders
• Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential.
• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.
  
  

What We Can Do For You

• Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable.
• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
  
  

Skills

Purchase Orders; English Grammar; Payroll; Office Administration; Processing Expense Reports; Travel Coordination; Computer Applications; Executive Support; Microsoft Office; Workflow Management; Microsoft SharePoint; Database Entry; Office Management; Data Compilation

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:8.33

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.