Accounting or Finance Specialist

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist/ Finance Analyst is primarily responsible for the conduct of assigned engagements. In all phases of an engagement, the Accounting Specialist/ Finance Analyst is responsible for conducting the work in accordance with the quality standards of the Company and of the profession.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

• Comply with P&A administrative processes, policies and procedures, including staff augmentation rules and guidelines.
• Complete and submit accurate time reports, reimbursement and liquidation in a timely manner.
• Attend to team meetings and huddles.
• Always ensure confidentiality of engagement. The staff should not disclose or make use of any information that he/she may acquire during the course of the engagement other than to properly perform his/her work in connection therewith

Engagement Management

• Assume new or different work assignments and schedules willingly. Modify work methods to meet changing needs of the team or client, without compromising ethical standards.
• Show openness and objectivity in weighing conflicting opinions and approaches. Discuss matters willingly with teammates and superiors.
• Seek and recommend efficient and effective ways to accomplish objectives better.
• Show receptiveness to new ideas. Perform new and different approaches with a positive attitude and commitment to success.
• Perform any task or assignment that may, from time to time, be delegated by a superior
• Ensure that the deliverables are sent to the authorized recipients and right addresses and appropriately marked for confidentiality where necessary.
• Understand the client’s business and industry sufficiently to perform and manage the job.
• Know accounting principles and standards and taxation and relevant laws sufficiently to perform the job.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of client’s accounting policies.
• Demonstrate mastery and make effective use of job-related tools (e.g. Oracle, MS Office, QuickBooks, clients’ systems, etc. whichever is applicable)
• Perform duties and responsibilities assigned / given by the client
• Update authorized officers of the client of work progress; give feedback on work performed, difficulties encountered, and issues identified
• Provide the secondment manager-in-charge confirmation of tasks assigned.
• Deal with relationship partners such as clients’ suppliers/ clients, government agencies/ offices as necessary.
• Communicate on a timely basis fieldwork-related issues, problems and difficulties and suggests possible courses of actions.
• Validate engagement findings with the client.
• Produce deliverables that are 100% correct at all times.
• Prepare and maintain calendar of deliverables and make sure that deadlines and agreed turn-around times are met.

Professional Development

• Attend on-the-job trainings or internal/external seminars for professional development.
• Request from the Staff Augmentation Head/ Manager Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for each engagement.
• Reach out to mentors and attend mentoring and coaching activities.

Relationship Management

• Promote the image of the Company as a provider of high-quality services through good customer relations and responsiveness to clients’ needs, concerns, and requests.
• Regularly communicate with the client with regards to work progress, issues etc. in coordination with immediate supervisor.
• Listen objectively and show understanding of clients’ concerns. Recommend solutions without sacrificing professional objectivity or independence.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with other members of the team.
• Actively participate in official company activities such as staff meetings, quarterly socials, outings, among others.
• Maintain a “can-do” and positive attitude at all times in accepting assignments and working with any other P&A Grant Thornton personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (Accounting Specialist) / non-CPA (Finance Analyst)
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Well-developed communication skills (oral and written)
• With good interpersonal skills and positive work attitude.