General Accountant - Philippines

Makati City, National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines

Full Time

Finance/FaaS

Experienced

POSITION OVERVIEW

The General Accountant is responsible for preparing and managing various financial documents, ensuring accuracy in all financial transactions, and providing valuable insights to support our client’s decision-making processes. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and improving current accounting practices

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Verify, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Process vendor payments by scheduling checks and ensuring timely payment of outstanding credit.
Respond to vendor inquiries regarding financial matters.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of documents such as supplier invoices, receiving reports, purchase orders, and requests for payment forms.

Payroll and Employee Management

Prepare accurate and timely employee payroll.
Maintain and post transactions to general ledgers.
Take responsibility for coaching and supervising subordinate staff.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Prepare monthly financial statements, including the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
Assist management in decision-making by submitting timely and accurate monthly financial reports.
Prepare monthly journal entries for the setup of depreciation, salaries, prepayments, and accruals.
Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending improvements.
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and reduce spending.
Prepare budget reports according to schedule.
Manage accounting records and perform financial analysis as needed.

Client Relations and Management

Address and resolve operational issues and customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.

Inventory Management

Oversee and manage inventory records, ensuring accurate tracking and valuation of inventory.

Tax Compliance

Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including preparation and submission of tax returns and documentation.

Additional Duties:

Oversees payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with payroll tax regulations.
Collaborate with other departments/subsidiaries within the organization to ensure consistency and accuracy in group accounting activities.
Perform other accounting duties and official work as instructed by the immediate supervisor/manager.
Recommend and proactively implement opportunities for increased departmental efficiency.
Extend work hours when needed to meet deadlines.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or any equivalent degree.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required.
2-3 years’ experience in the same role or equivalent from a BPO or shared-service environment catering to the Financial or Banking Industry.
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent English proficiency both verbal and written.
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
Strong background in Financial Accounting and Taxation.
Working knowledge and experience in Cost Accounting.
Working knowledge and experience in using various accounting tools, software or system like SAP Business One, Great Plains, Dynamics Navision, Netsuite, or Quickbooks.
Knows how to prioritize tasks according to level of criticality.
Can work with minimal supervision.
Capable of multi-tasking and efficiently handles pressure.
Exhibits flexibility in dealing with changes.
Has excellent critical thinking skills

SCHEDULE

Shifting Schedule

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Salary Packages
Professional Development Opportunities
Hybrid Work Setup
Equipment Provided
Day 1 HMO
Life Insurance

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