Analyst, Controllership (General Accounting) - Payroll Accounting

At Athena, we empower possibility through transformative delegation. True leaders reflect on what they want in life and map the path to get there. We clear the way by pairing exceptional Philippine-based EAs with our driven clients and ensuring both receive ongoing support throughout the journey. The result is 10x more leverage, more time, and a greater impact on our clients' work and lives.

With a waitlist growing by the day, Athena has already showcased compelling demand. As part of the Athena team, you will have an exponential opportunity, empowering the fiercely ambitious to reach the most audacious goals.

Role Overview

The Analyst, Controllership (General Accounting) will be a valuable addition and help to our team in order to maintain accurate and timely financial reports. Adherence to company policies and controls, embracing the mindset of continuous improvement and best practice sharing while investing in personal development are also expected for this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

● Record and reconcile payroll journal entries (salaries and wages, benefits, taxes

and deductions) for global entities such as Kenya, Guatemala and US.

● Perform flux and variance analysis of P&L, identify reasons for variance and

propose adjustments, if necessary.

● Create and maintain templates necessary for improvement of accounting

working papers.

● Perform regular review of BS accounts (such as but not limited to tax

withholding and statutory contributions) assigned ensuring all balances are

properly accounted for and necessary amortizations or reversals are carried out.

● Perform periodic review of books in compliance with set guidelines on company

and department charging and standards such as GAAP, PFRS and BOI

reporting.

● Performs tasks which may be assigned from time to time.

Key Stakeholders

● Finance (FPA, AP, AR and Payroll) and Finance Leaders

● C-Suite and other department leaders

Skills and Competencies

● Strong analytical and problem solving skills

● Strong knowledge of different accounting standards (GAAP and PFRS)

● Proficiency with excel/Google sheet formulas and functions and Google Slides

● Good communication skills, written and verbal

● Knowledge/experience in accounting system

● Well-organized and detail-oriented

R-00184