Finance Analyst

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Philippines
Entry level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
As a Finance Analyst, you will handle financial statement closing processes, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. You will also focus on process improvements, documentation of accounting processes, and support company initiatives through reporting and administrative functions. Communication with stakeholders and compliance with accounting standards is essential.
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You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Job description (heading) /  Description du poste (titre)

  • The Finance Analyst 2 will have financial, management and regulatory reporting responsibilities.  These include performing tasks related to: (1) financial statement close process, reconciliations and regulatory reporting; (2) process improvements and internal controls; (3) Finance initiatives; and (6) other relevant Financial Accounting & Reporting activities.

Preferred skills (heading) / Compétences particulières (titre)

  • Experience in financial reporting and/or preparation of accounting schedules.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good organizational skills (planning, time management and priority management); able to timely meet internal and/or external deadlines
  • Good interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Advanced analytical, comprehension and presentation skills.
  • Preferably with knowledge in SAP.
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

    Qualifications (heading) / Compétences (titre)

    • Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or accounting related-course.
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation, an advantage.
    • With understanding of the Accounts Reconciliation process.

    Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilités (titre)

    Financial Accounting and Reporting

    • Participate in financial statement closing process, including the preparation/processing of journal entries ensuring that such are recorded accurately and in accordance with the prescribed monthly cut-off.
    • Assist in capital assets and real estate accounting (fixed assets, software projects, leases, real estate, etc).
    • Responsible for intercompany accounting which includes monthly entries, validation, and confirmation of balances with counterparty, analysis of transactions as basis of preparation of billings and ensures timely settlements based on service agreements.
    • This position is responsible for the monthly reconciliation functions which include the following activities:
      • preparation of the reconciliation packages to ensure full compliance with the Accounts Reconciliation Standard;
      • monitoring and resolution of reconciling items to ensure that the account balances are reasonably stated;
      • communication and coordination with the different business units to resolve outstanding reconciling items; and
      • identification of the control issues and areas for improvement within the reconciliation function
    • Handle filings/reporting/payment requirements to IC, BIR and SEC.
    • Provide financial information required by management, external / internal auditors and various government regulatory bodies. Standard reports to deliver include schedules and reports to IC, BIR, and Financial Controls Team.

    Process Improvements and Internal Controls

    • Documents the processes and procedures involving financial accounting and reporting (process flows, procedures manuals, process checklists and other related documentations)
    • Regular review and update of existing guidelines, processes, and procedures to effect necessary changes/improvements.

    Support Company’s Initiatives

    • Participate in Finance priorities / initiatives.

    Administrative Functions

    • Organize and maintain filing/monitoring of all documents submitted to IC, BIR, SEC in hard (if required) and soft copies.
    • Manages inquiries from the internal stakeholders, auditors and regulators related to the assigned tasks.
    • Any other relevant administrative tasks of Financial Accounting & Reporting.

    Job Category:

    Finance

    Posting End Date:

    27/02/2025

    Top Skills

    Excel
    Microsoft Powerpoint
    Microsoft Word
    SAP
    The Company
    Toronto, Ontario
    499 Employees
    On-site Workplace

    What We Do

    A UK company, Sun Life Financial of Canada is focused on building excellent customer service by offering the highest levels of customer care. We have been serving customers in the UK for over 100 years

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