Title:  GBS Intercompany Accounting Specialist

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we believe in freedom. 

 
We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. We’ve spent the last 20 years innovating and creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 4,000+ employees in the Philippines since 2009.
 

But our business isn’t just business, our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they’re free to be themselves, to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend, and why we’ve been recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE in the Philippines

It’s the perfect moment for you to #JoinTheIdea. We’re opening our Global Business Service center in the heart of BGC Manila and looking for more than 300 bright minds to join a global multinational with an exciting start-up vibe.

This role will remain open until filled.

Intercompany Specialist

As an Intercompany Specialist, you will be part of the global intercompany team with the following key responsibilities: 

a) deliver accurate and efficient processing of intercompany vendor and customer entries for all JTI entities;
b) performing IC reconciliations;
c) perform period end close for the intercompany process, ensuring that activities are performed in line with closing calendar including support on intercompany elimination checks 
impacting group consolidation
d) perform transfer price calculation and checks;
e) perform calculations for cross charge models

What will you do?

1) Intercompany Accounting:

• Process Customer and Vendor documents in SAP in line with applicable Policies and Procedures and challenge any non-compliant documents ensuring that KPI's and SLA's are met.
• Deal with queries related to Intercompany postings and liasing with relevant stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Prepare Intercompany AR and AP open item reports and reconciliations; support elimination of intercompany discrepancies.
• Perform Transfer price calculations and checks received through Mailbox/PIR tool requests.
• Perform calculation and posting in SAP for specified cross charge models based on defined methodology.
• Address and resolve issues, if any, with appropriate BTS/Business partners.

2) Process Documentation:

• Support the team manager and expert on regular review and update of process documentation (user manuals and process flow).

3) Continuous Improvement:

• Achieve targets on operational metrics and KPIs.
• Extend knowledge of SAP, accounting / tax and business processes to maintain high level of professionalism.
• Support process improvements, analyze their impact on groups activities in close collaboration with colleagues.
• Support the team manager and expert on user acceptance testing and projects, as applicable.

4) Control and Compliance:

• Perform the assigned operational controls in accordance with the internal documentation.
• Escalate all controls failures and ensure mitigation actions are in place for each failure.

5) Business Partnering and Teamwork:

• Liaise with market/factory accountants and other relevant departments to ensure delivery of reliable and relevant accounting information.
• Handle ad hoc tasks delegated by intercompany CPM, TL and expert.
• Assist and provide support to other GBS groups within the area of responsibility.
• Take part in local and global projects upon assignment by Team manager and expert.
• Support on activities or training other Accounting and Finance team members.

Who are we looking for?

• University degree (Accounting or Finance). 
• A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA is desired

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years experience in finance/accounting department or external auditing firms. Financial reporting background with IFRS or intercompany accounting is a plus.

Language Skills:

• Strong command of English Language (oral and written)

Functional Skills:

• Strong and solid background on general accounting principles including but not limited to intercompany, fixed assets, inventories, receivables/payables and accruals.
• Experience in supporting internal and external audits including tax and statutory audits
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus 
• Working knowledge on Microsoft Applications. Intermediate level in Microsoft Excel is required. 
• Experience in systems and shared service migration activities is a plus
• Strive for professional development and be results oriented
• Can work with minimum supervision but still adhering to the set deadlines and timelines
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Be open minded, proactive, positive mindset and see the opportunities for changes
• Ability to work independently and as part of team and take on new tasks with medium to high level of difficulty
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Excellent working attitude and interpersonal skills

What's in it for you?

• Work in a brand-new office located in BGC McKinley West
• Be covered with medical insurance upon hiring, with dependent coverage and medicine allowance
• Receive cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Have access to over 200 company training
• Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
• Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
• Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
• Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves

What are the next steps?

Thank you very much for applying!

We will make sure to provide feedback on your application within 2 weeks after the application deadline.