Staff Accountant, Settlement Accounting

Global Payments Inc.


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Quezon City
Contract type: Full time
Description

Production and Financial Reporting:

  • Ensure financial records comply with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and company policies.
  • Prepare, monthly, and adjusting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on accuracy and timeliness, conducting root cause analysis to resolve discrepancies.
  • Participate in the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring proper cutoff procedures and adherence to reporting deadlines.
  • Analyze financial variances and provide detailed explanations to management, collaborating with business units to resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare financial statements, reports, and management summaries for assigned portfolios or business units.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure alignment with accounting policies and financial reporting requirements.
  • Contribute to intra-department initiatives, including process standardization, policy updates, and system enhancements.

Projects, Process Optimization & Technology Enhancements:

  • Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to streamline reconciliation and reporting workflows.
  • Participate in process automation initiatives, supporting the setup of system integrations to reduce manual processes.
  • Support the standardization and maintenance of accounting documentation, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
  • Participate in system upgrades, automation projects, and process enhancements as assigned by management.
  • Serve as an active team member on corporate special projects and finance-related initiatives.
  • Engage in post-mortem discussions with the Settlement Management team to analyze project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Contribute to intra-department initiatives, including process standardization, policy updates, and system enhancements.
  • Track dependencies and milestones to ensure timely completion of assigned implementations and project tasks.

Regulatory Compliance, Safeguarding & Audit Support

  • Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
  • Maintain financial records in strict accordance with GAAP, SOX, and internal policies, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
  • Support both internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Work closely with management to ensure financial transactions comply with safeguarding, data protection, and security policies.

Required Qualifications:

  • Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Accountancy degree
  • 2+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on reconciliation, audit, or financial reporting.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in financial reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies.
  • Experience working with accounting software and financial systems.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
  • Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP systems.
  • Background in credit card processing, banking, or financial services industry.
  • Big 4 or public accounting audit experience.

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