Equinix

Accountant

Posted 24 November 2023
LocationPhilippines
Job type Permanent
ReferenceJR-741117

Company's Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements

    Flexible Working Arrangements

  • Equal Pay Initiatives

    Equal Pay Initiatives

  • Mentorship Program

    Mentorship Program

  • Leadership Development Program

    Leadership Development Program

  • Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Parental Leave

  • Return to Work Policy

    Return to Work Policy

  • Childcare Facilities

    Childcare Facilities

  • Breastfeeding Rooms

    Breastfeeding Rooms

  • Sponsorship Program

    Sponsorship Program

  • Coaching Program

    Coaching Program

  • Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

    Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

  • Internal Women's Networking Group

    Internal Women's Networking Group

Job Description

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Accountant

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

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Job Summary

As an Accountant, you will have responsibility for month end accounting activities for at least 1 JV and will report to the Hyperscale Business Unit Manager. This role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and autonomous mindset with motivation to put their own stamp on the processes and grow with it as the hyperscale strategy grows.

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Responsibilities

The accountant uses professional expertise while resolving a variety of accounting matters. Performs monthly accounting close activities.

Accountabilities

  • Work with upstream data owners and cross-functional teams to support accounting activities

  • Partner with business and all stakeholders in making sure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately

  • Prepare month end reconciliations and audit schedules for JV in charge; work with JV accountants in ensuring all reports are prepared timely and accurately upon month end close

  • Perform the timely processing of bank transactions, accruals, capex, revenue and leasing transactions, intercompany transactions and other accounting entries

  • Month-end accounting activities for a JV or set of JV’s

  • Prepares and posts journal entries

  • Performs flux analysis as well as ad hoc deliverables

  • Executes SOX controls

  • Prepares PBC (Provided/prepared by Client)

  • Work closely with Tax, Legal, and Treasury departments

  • Continuously drive for improvement in quality and efficiency in new processes and systems to enhance the workflow of the team

  • Work with an entrepreneurial team spirit  

  • Supports the partnership with upstream data owners, internal and external auditors, and Global Process Manager to solve a variety of accounting matters

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Qualifications

  • MSc or BSc in Accounting

  • 3+ years’ experience working in Accounting role

  • Experience with IFRS is ideal

  • Strong communication skills – both in person and remotely

  • Team player with entrepreneurial mindset

  • Experience in Oracle, Hyperion, Excel-preferred