Accounting Specialist

The Senior Accounting Specialist will play a pivotal role in delivering insights and analysis crucial for informed decision-making, alongside proficiently managing both company and project cash flows to enhance liquidity and mitigate financial risks. Moreover, this position entails crafting customized accounting procedures, evaluating the efficacy of existing policies, and ensuring strict adherence to pertinent laws and regulations. Candidates must possess acute attention to detail, robust analytical capabilities, and the aptitude to lead and mentor accounts payable and receivable teams, fostering a culture of accountability and perpetual enhancement. Duties and Responsibilities: Actively participate in the formulation and execution of company financial strategies and plans to support organizational objectives and growth initiatives. Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of all monthly financial reports, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and company policies. Collaborate closely with the Finance Manager to provide comprehensive reporting and budgeting support, offering insights and analysis to inform decision-making processes. Manage company and project cash flows effectively, optimizing liquidity while minimizing financial risks. Develop comprehensive written accounting procedures tailored to the operational needs of the organization, ensuring clarity and compliance. Work closely with the operations team to facilitate proper implementation and adherence. Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of established company policies and procedures, offering recommendations for enhancement and improvement of controls and processes. Evaluate the company's compliance with relevant laws and regulations, staying abreast of changes and developments to ensure ongoing adherence. Assess the effectiveness of internal controls through thorough documentation review, process testing, and procedural analysis. Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks. Develop comprehensive internal audit scopes encompassing financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes. Execute internal audit procedures with precision and integrity, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring regulatory compliance. Assume responsibility for overseeing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Lead and mentor accounts payable and receivable staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Undertake additional tasks and projects as required by senior management, demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to meeting organizational needs. Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience (Procure to Pay, Order to Cash and Record to Report) Experience from a Design Engineering or Project Management, General Contracting or Subcontractor industry is an advantage Demonstrated proficiency in accounting principles, regulations, and standards. Commitment to upholding ethical standards and professional integrity. Extensive experience with industry-standard accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Xero). Ability to navigate complex accounting systems efficiently and accurately. Comprehensive understanding of the entire records-to-report process. Proven track record of ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Full grasp of financial reporting standards and practices. Ability to prepare and analyze Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements effectively. Experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop realistic and strategic financial plans. Thorough knowledge of fixed asset accounting and depreciation methods. Experience in managing fixed asset registers and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to reconcile bank statements accurately and efficiently. Experience in identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles and practices. Experience in maintaining sub-ledgers for various accounts and reconciling them with the general ledger. In-depth knowledge of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations and compliance requirements. Experience in handling Letters of Authority (LOA) and BIR audits with confidence and accuracy. Join our dynamic team! ESCA is a great place to build a career. If you are looking for an exciting place to work to cultivate and apply your expertise in Structural Design, Civil Engineering, Building Information Management (BIM), and Project and Construction Management services, then ESCA may be the place for you. In 35 years of operation, our portfolio includes several of the country’s most recognizable landmarks, which were undertaken with our clientele consisting of various prominent businesses here and abroad. Our engineers are proficient in cutting-edge design software, including applications developed in-house and third-party programs such as ETABS, STAAD, SAP2000, MATHCAD, Autodesk Building Design Suite, Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite, Autodesk Civil 3D and full versions of Autodesk AutoCAD software.