Financial Accountant
Position Summary This position is responsible for managing all finance, accounting, and tax-related activities for selected EMEA legal entities. The Financial Accountant will proactively identify and address issues, escalating them to the Financial Controller as needed, and will recommend improvements to systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy Job Details Work-from-home 3pm to 12am, Monday to Friday Manila US Holidays Responsibilities: Prepare journals and maintain GL accounts to ensure information is captured accurately. Complete accruals, reconciliations and monthly processing including allocations. Prepare monthly expense reports for Department Heads. Reconcile required balance sheet accounts and submit them into Blackline. Review inter-company accounts to include the acceptance and creation of AGIS and clearing of inter- company balances. Provide US with required schedules, in the requisite format supporting the monthly reported results. Manage the company's cash position and review monthly cash forecasts for various entities. Monitor and update cash flow requirements, as needed. Review daily bank statements for the company and update balances for US treasury team. Coordinate the submission and processing of invoices and payments with the AP team. Review and approve payroll calculations prior to payment in accordance with the current agreements and legislation. Complete/Coordinate all the statutory returns. Ensure capital expenditure records and monthly schedules are updated. Ensure depreciation calculation is correct. Assist in timely filing of all tax returns. Use AVIAT nominated tax consultants to support calculation and payment of required taxes. Ensure the CIT, VAT, WHT calculation, charging and reporting are correct. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Competencies: Qualification in accountancy and/or demonstrated competence in equivalent role. Professional Accounting qualification - CIMA, ACCA or CPA preferred. 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment. Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards in the EMEA jurisdictions. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of VAT, corporate income tax, and statutory reporting requirements. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality and ethical standards. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently. Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments and regions. Apply To This Job