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General Accountant – On-site

Work setup:

Full Onsite(Makati Office)

Monday to Friday

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Role Summary:

The General Accountant is a hands-on accounting professional responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial closing, audit readiness, and tax compliance. This is an individual contributor role, ideal for a technically skilled accountant who prefers execution-focused responsibilities but can also support the Head of Finance in reviewing the work of the accounting team and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Job Description:

  1. Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
    • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
    • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
    • Review general ledger accounts and ensure proper classification and adjustments.
    • Assist in reviewing reports and schedules prepared by junior staff to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
  2. Audit Coordination
    • Lead the preparation of audit schedules and documentation for both internal and external audits.
    • Coordinate year-end FS audits and liaise with external auditors.
    • Handle BIR audits (LOA, NOD, etc.) in coordination with retained tax advisors.
    • Maintain an organized audit trail and documentation repository throughout the year.
  3. BIR Compliance & Tax Supports
    • Prepare or review monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings (e.g., VAT, 1601C/E/F, 2551Q, 1701/1702).
    • Maintain proper documentation for tax filings, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
    • Coordinate with the company’s tax consultants or in-house counsel on rulings, queries, and audit responses.
  4. Financial Controls & Compliance
    • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, approval workflows, and tax regulations.
    • Help implement and maintain internal controls over accounting processes.
    • Support the documentation and continuous improvement of accounting SOPs.
    • Assist the Head of Finance in enforcing documentation standards and quality control.
  5. Reporting Support & Analysis
    • Assist the Head of Finance in preparing reports for management and board meetings.
    • Validate inputs for cash flow forecasts, variance reports, and KPI tracking using tools like Fathom and Power BI.
    • Assist with budget preparation, cash flow monitoring, and variance analysis.
    • Provide meaningful financial insights and help prepare reports for management and board meetings.
  6. Team Coordination & Oversight Support
    • Provide support in monitoring the performance of junior accounting staff by reviewing their output and flagging issues or inconsistencies.
    • Work closely with the Head of Finance to uphold team accountability, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
    • Act as a quality checkpoint for reconciliations, filings, and monthly schedules.
  7. Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement
    • Identify gaps or inefficiencies in accounting processes, documentation, or team workflows.
    • Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen accuracy, compliance, and team productivity.
    • Support digital transformation efforts (e.g., automation, better use of accounting software).
    • Help formalize and enforce SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) across accounting functions.
  8. Documentation & Audit Trail Maintenance
    • Ensure all financial records and vouchers are well-documented and systematically archived (especially important for audit/BIR).
    • Establish and enforce documentation protocols for all transactions and reports.
  9. Attend to any ad hoc tasks and special projects assigned from time to time.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a General Accountant or in a similar role
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and procedures (GAAP or IFRS)
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Experience preparing financial statements, reports, and reconciliations
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills