Maintain financial forecasts and actuals to track IT Delivery project performance while executing SAP financial operations. Manage accruals, vendor billing, and financial reconciliations to ensure accurate month-end and quarter-end closing processes.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain financial forecasts versus actuals to ensure accurate tracking of IT Delivery project performance
- Execute SAP financial operations to support reporting, transactions, and data integrity requirements
- Calculate, validate, and post financial accruals to ensure accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes
- Prepare and reconcile vendor billing and capacity reports to ensure accurate financial reporting and resource tracking
- Investigate financial discrepancies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Consolidate financial data into master spreadsheets to support reporting and decision-making
- Generate ad-hoc financial reports to support business inquiries and leadership requirements
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency in financial tracking and reporting workflows
- Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards for financial processes
- Proactively engage and follow up with directors, senior leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to obtain required financial information, clarify outstanding items, secure timely decisions or approvals, and ensure reporting deadlines are met
COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies (Must-have Competencies)
- Financial Analysis, Forecasting, & Accruals – Ability to analyze financial data, track forecasts versus actuals, and manage accruals to support accurate financial reporting
- SAP Financial Systems Proficiency – Ability to operate SAP financial modules and reporting functions to support transaction processing and financial analysis
- Advanced Data Management & Excel Proficiency – Ability to manage large datasets and complex spreadsheets to generate accurate financial insights
- Financial Reconciliation & Problem Solving – Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve financial issues effectively
- Vendor Billing & Procurement Systems Knowledge – Ability to manage vendor billing and procurement processes to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
- Stakeholder Management – Ability to effectively engage, influence, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity on financial matters
Complementary Competencies (Good-to-have Competencies)
- Project Management Capability – Ability to manage and support project-related financial activities to align with delivery goals and timelines
- Process Automation & Reporting Tools – Ability to leverage tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel macros to streamline reporting processes
- Enterprise Systems Knowledge – Ability to work with procurement and forecasting systems such as Ivalua and PEATS to support financial operations
- Telecom / IT PMO Knowledge – Ability to understand IT delivery financial structures and project funding frameworks
- Analytical Curiosity (“Forensic Mindset”) – Ability to proactively investigate data issues and provide actionable solutions
- Autonomy & Ownership – Ability to independently manage workload and deliver outputs with minimal supervision
- Clear Communication – Ability to translate complex financial data into simple, actionable insights for stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Qualification/s
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not strictly required) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification (asset but not mandatory)
Professional Qualification/s
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis, forecasting, accrual management, financial reporting, or related financial operations
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with SAP financial modules and reporting functions
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience using Microsoft Excel and handling complex datasets
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial reconciliation, discrepancy analysis, and reporting
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with vendor billing, procurement systems, or capacity reporting tools
- Experience using tools such as Ivalua, PEATS, or similar enterprise systems is an advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong experience supporting financial operations within an IT delivery, project management, or similar corporate environment is preferred
- Ability to manage stakeholder interactions and support project-related financial activities
Work Conditions
- Work Schedule: 8am – 5am EST
- Location: GCC Philippines (NQX)
- Overtime/On call: May be required based on operational needs