Investment Accounting Senior Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in major in Accountancy, preferably CPA (Non Negotiable)
- With at least 2-3 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Investment Accounting, and/or in Financial Statements preparation. (Non Negotiable)
- Preferably from Insurance Companies or Financial Institutions.
- Knowledgeable in Philippines Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) (Non Negotiable)
- Able to work with cross-functional teams
- Keen to details and highly committed
- Proficient in Excel, and any accounting software (Non Negotiable)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
· Ensure that Investment transactions are properly booked in SHIP (Investment Accounting System) daily and reconciliation is performed monthly.
· Prepare a recording of journal entries in line with financial statement close process and deadlines
o Prepare entries to record various cash transactions on Investment accounts.
o Prepare entries to record Investments of Life and GI (purchase, sale/maturities, interest collection and accrual).
o Prepare entries to accrual of collection fees and/or other fees as may be applicable.
o Prepare other investment entries, as applicable.
o Obtain supporting documents with Investment Operations and/or Investment Team, especially in case of new Investment Funds.
o Assist/collaborate with other Teams to obtain support and/or in case of discrepancies or as needed.
· Prepare monthly reconciliation of Subsidiary ledger and General Ledger balances for accounts assigned to the Investment Team.
· Prepare various monthly and/or quarterly reports, as needed by the Management
o Accounts validation reports
o Insurance Commission reports
o BSP Reports
o Audit reports
o Assist in the preparation of Financial Statement Disclosures
o Other reports, as needed
o Assist/collaborate with other Teams to further understand variances.
· Assist manager on the accounting impact of new Investment Portfolio.
· Assist manager on business requirements for new accounting standards, as applicable.