Accountant

Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Books transactions properly and accurately

• Ensures that supporting documents are organized and attached to every transaction

• Reconciles regularly balance sheet accounts for review on a monthly basis

• Assists in the reconciliation of intercompany accounts

Taxation

• Ensures accurate and timely filing of tax returns

• Maintains reconciliation of tax returns against books of accounts

• Keeps abreast of updates on Philippine Taxation

• Supports compliance with tax requirements for related parties within the group. 

Banking and Treasury

• Sets up bank accounts and ensures compliance with banking regulations

• Identifies areas for improvement of processes that entail the use of available banking tools

• Maintains relationships with Banks’ personnel

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

• Helps prepare periodic financial statements and other internal reports

• Assists with variance analyses of profit and loss accounts

• Provides inputs on cash flows forecast and actual

• Helps ensure that approved budget is being adhered to

• Assists in the consolidation of reports to Management

Revenues and Collections

• Ensures appropriate billing based on customer contracts

• Process credit memos and ensures proper recording

• Assists in the reconciliation of revenue transactions and recording in Quickbooks. 

Procurement and Payments

• Assists with the set-up of the procurement process from requisition to purchase order

• Tracks asset lapsing and ensures that files and documents are intact

• Reviews invoices for accuracy, seeks appropriate approvals, and coordinates settlement

• Gets involved in vendor relations and resolves any issues on outstanding invoices

• Receives documents and processes employee cash advances, corporate card liquidations, and expense reimbursements

Compensation and Benefits

• Ensures proper accounting of related financial accounts

• Supports projects related to timesheet compliance and monitoring

• Assists with payroll processing, as needed

Liaising with External Parties

• Assists in the completion of business registration with government agencies

• Coordinates with legal and other external parties

• Helps with the preparation of documents schedules required by external auditors

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of experience as an Accountant

• Strong knowledge and experience with accounting principles

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team

• Knowledge of computerized accounting preferably Quickbooks or equivalent accounting software.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. Possesses an attitude of service and support.

• Budgeting, business planning, and forecasting skills

• Understand local tax & regulatory compliances

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word

• Experience working for a global company is an advantage

• Attentive to details