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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
