General Ledger Supervisor

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Taguig City, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, PHL
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise a team of accountants and manage monthly North American financial close processes, including general ledger, asset accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls. Ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies, coordinate with international finance stakeholders, support internal and external audits, and identify process improvements. The role also supports accounting projects and local legal entity activities in a hybrid, night-shift environment.
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Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025, and the Continental team is made up of 92,653 employees at 336 locations for production, research and development, and administration in 54 countries and markets.

Today, we are one of the world’s key suppliers for mobility. With the experience we have gained over 150 years and our expertise across the company, we will continue to set the technological benchmark and play a leading role in shaping the transformation in the automotive industry.

Continental Tires Manila Business Services Inc., an entity under the Continental group of companies, headquartered in Hannover, Germany, is a strategic shared services center offering centralized, standardized, and technology-enabled business support. It will perform back-office support services and business process outsource services such as, human resources, finance and accounting, procurement and supply chain administration, customer service, master data, compliance management and information technology, to its foreign operating entities situated outside of the Philippines, through knowledge-based and computer-enabled technology. We collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that drive growth and transformation. 

Job Description

The  General Ledger Supervisor shall be responsible for the financial close month end process, ensuring integrity of reported figures and perform internal reporting for the Business Area being supported and internal management.  This role can also may asked to be involved in various projects and support key activities that will be related to the local legal entity. 

This role will interact with other functional areas of finance and the business unit/plant controllers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible to Supervise a small team of accountants that cover various accounting processes (ie intercompany, GL accounting, FP&A).
  • Management of monthly North America close processes and coordination with various internal stakeholders; The role will support both US production and US sales companies
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled & reviewed on a monthly basis; any identified adjustments are corrected in timely manner
  • Coordinate with US Fort Mill team and Corporate Accounting in Hanover, Germany to ensure accuracy of financial information in accordance with company accounting policies outlined in FRM and IFRS guidelines
  • Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the annual financial audit and quarterly review processes and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
  • Support plants and other functional areas related to internal audit
  • Responsible for ensuring that accounting is in accordance with IFRS and internal FRM (Financial Reporting Manual)
  • Manage accounting operations, including general ledger and asset accounting.
  • Ongoing adherence to company policy and procedures
  • Internal controls requirements/compliance
  • Relationship with local external auditors and internal auditors
  • Identify and execute process improvement

Qualifications

  • 10 – 12 years overall Accounting / Finance experience
  • Certified Public Accountant is preferred
  • SAP experience is required
  • Supervisory / Management experience preferred but open for high potential individuals
  • Experience working in an international company and/or from a manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Team player – ability to work with various functional areas and levels of management
  • Rollup the sleeves attitude
  • Interpersonal skills – good listener & communicator, organizational skills, ability to evaluate talent pool, etc.
  • Needs to feel responsible for own functional area, but also a critical part of the ultimate success or failure of entire operations
  • Exposure to working in a matrix organization and stakeholder management
  • Willing to work on a night‑shift schedules, depending on business needs.
  • Hybrid work setup.

Additional Information

  • Hybrid work setup
  • HMO upon hire
  • Values-based culture
  • Learning Opportunities

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Skills Required

  • 10–12 years of overall accounting or finance experience
  • SAP experience
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Experience working in an international company or manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work night-shift schedules depending on business needs
  • Stakeholder management and experience working in a matrix organization

Continental Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Continental and has not been reviewed or approved by Continental.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health plans are often described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, and related programs (such as HSA/FSA) highlighted as strong components. Feedback suggests the quality of healthcare coverage is a meaningful part of overall compensation satisfaction.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings, including 401(k) plans with company contributions, are viewed favorably and frequently mentioned alongside competitive base pay. These plans are seen as a reliable pillar of the total rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and other leave programs are presented as part of a broad benefits suite. The scope of time-off options contributes positively to perceived overall value.

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The Company
HQ: Hannover
66,749 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.

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