General Accountant

The Accountant will play an important part in the ability of the organization to realize its financial objectives by effectively and efficiently recording the financial operations of the organization. Key challenges will include regularly maintaining accounting processes and systems for the business requiring the role to have strong knowledge of financial accounting and skills in accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks).

As well as maintaining accurate accounting records, the Accountant will be responsible for compliance to regulatory bodies requirements such as filing and payment of taxes and licenses to BIR, submission of reports and other requirements to SEC, and PEZA, remittances of contributions to SSS, HDMF, PHIC.

Key Responsibilities:

The position will generally execute duties related to finance/accounting functions including but not limited to:

• Manage all accounting transactions

• Prepare budget forecasts

• Publish financial statements in time

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings

• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable

• Ensure timely bank payments

• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements

• Report on the companys financial health and liquidity

• Audit financial transactions and documents

• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary

• Monitor and implement all accounts payable check activation and wire transactions.

• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit, and loss statement, and other reports

• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

• Comply with financial policies and regulations

• Maintains financial security by following internal controls

• Other relevant duties that may be assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of work experience as an accountant

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks

• Advanced MS Excel skills

• Experience with general ledger functions

• Strong organizational, commercial, and business awareness, analytical and excellent interpersonal skills

• Graduate with BS in Accounting and a licensed CPA

• Residing in NCR

• Ability to provide clear and concise communication in both written and oral formats (English)

• Can work independently or with minimal supervision

• Ability to cope with tight deadlines