A2R DS Team Lead - Legal Entity Accounting

About the role

DePuy Synthes is recruiting an A2R DS Team Lead in Taguig, Philippines, as part of the Global Services Finance team in the Legal Entity Accounting process area. The team ensures the completeness and accuracy of US and local GAAP and tax reporting, working closely with the Country Tax Centers (CTC) and covering statutory ledgers, tax accounting and liaison with internal and external audit teams.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and facilitate month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities for the country in scope.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations and management reports related to tax, observing Compliance, Internal Audit and SOX requirements.
• Support auditors and legal authorities with local statutory audit and reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to complete the local statutory audit.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, and support the CTC on tax audit requirements.
• Supervise day-to-day operations, including work allocation, scheduling, timelines, hiring, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions.
• Implement changes to accounting practices and procedures, help develop short- and long-range plans, and manage ad hoc one-off requests and projects.
• Pursue continuous improvement and process efficiency, and present insights and recommendations to upper management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or accountancy; CPA, CMA, MBA or other financial certifications preferred.
• At least 4-6 years of professional experience in Finance & Accounting, and 1-2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in SOX and local statutory audit, and in preparing statutory financial statements.
• Experience reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and management reporting.
• Preferred: experience in a shared service centre of a multinational or BPO, or in a Global Account to Report function of a large multi-state company.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under time pressure.
• Preferred: solid US GAAP knowledge, digital/intelligent automation capabilities, and strong English communication skills.