Merck Group

General Ledger Accountant

Taguig, NCR, PH

19 days ago
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Summary

Work Your Magic with us!


Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.


Your Role:


As a General Ledger Accountant, you:

  • Handle and perform the GL operations tasks of the assigned entity on a daily basis, including month-end close (MEC) activities, to ensure realization of service objectives within set guidelines/policies.
  • Manage your processes and tasks to provide internal customers with financial data/reports, manage accounting processes, post to the general ledger, handle payroll and benefits (whenever applicable to the entity), maintain master data, and reconcile/maintain accounts.
  • Are responsible for the preparation of reports as required by the local finance and Group Accounting, performing financial analysis and (pre-)audit tasks.
  • Handle escalations, perform advanced processing for specific GL activities of a more complex/sensitive nature, and provide support on user testing for ERP/GL-related tasks.
  • Leverage your expertise to constantly seek out better ways of performing processes, contribute to process excellence initiatives, and support operational performance reporting activities.
  • Work and collaborate well with local entity finance in resolving issues pertaining to the process.


Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree holder in finance, accounting, or any related field required.
  • Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA accreditation preferred.
  • At least 1 to 5 years above of experience in General Ledger Accounting Operations.
  • Profound accounting knowledge required (IFRS, GAAP, Tax).
  • Experience within a Shared Services Center preferred.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems required.
  • Fluent English language skills required.
  • Willing to be based in BGC, Taguig.
  • Amenable to work on a dayshift (9AM to 6PM) or mid-shift (3 PM - 12 MN) or night shift schedule (7 PM – 4 AM).


What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!


Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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