Analyst, Finance  

Job Summary

Reporting to the Unit Head, Accounting, the Analyst, Finance is responsible for ensuring that Searca’s financial resources are properly planned, monitored, analyzed, and utilized in support of its mission and programs. The Financial Analyst achieves reliable financial reporting to support transparency and accountability to Searca management, partners, and stakeholders. The Financial Analyst contributes to Searca’s goals by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and transparency in financial management. The Finance Analyst is also responsible for planning, analyzing, and managing Searca's financial resources accurately and compliantly to deliver reliable, transparent reporting for management, partners, and stakeholders.

Terms of Reference:

KRA 1: Financial Management

1. Provides data and processes for migration from the old system to the new system.
2. Processes financial transaction requests related to Accounts Receivables and Prepaid Supplies; monitors compliance to Smpp.
3. Records all journal vouchers ensuring the accurate booking of all receipts and
   other relevant adjustments related to Accounts Receivables, Prepaid Supplies and others.
4. Proposes streamline processes and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations to Unit Head.
5. Maintains hard and soft copies of financial documents.
6. Performs other functions that may be assigned from time to time.

KRA 2: Financial Reporting

1. Assists in preparing reports in relation to Governing Board Meeting.
2. Provides external audit requirements and attend to all their inquiries to ensure timely submission of audited financial statements.
3. Prepares financial schedules and analyses related to Accounts Receivables.
4. Performs other job-related functions that may be assigned from time to time.

KRA 3: Tax and Statutory Requirements Administration

1. Regularly reviews and stays updated on the new BIR circulars, regulations and memoranda relevant to the Center, and promptly inform the Unit Head.
2. Applies withholding tax to relevant transactions.

Technical Competencies:

1. Account Reconciliation: Performs general ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
2. Accounting Standards: Applies relevant accounting standards and organizational policies in recording, classifying, and reporting financial transactions; Audit Coordination: Prepares audit schedules, supporting documents, and coordinates with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit activities.
3. Financial Data Analysis: Analyzes financial information, identifies trends and variances, and provides insights to support decision-making and corrective actions.
4. Financial Reporting: Prepares accurate statutory, management, and donor reports in compliance with accounting standards and organizational requirements.
5. Microsoft Excel (Advanced): Performs complex calculations, data analysis, reconciliations, and prepares financial reports using formulas, PivotTables, and data validation tools.
6. SAP: Records and processes financial transactions and generates financial reports to support management decisions and institutional planning.

Applications will be received not later than 6 November 2026 or until a suitable candidate is accepted/hired.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Major in Accounting Management and Finance).

Work Experience:

At least three (3) years of relevant work experience, preferably in a similar organization.