Job Purpose (Why does this position exist)

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and conducting various accounting activities within the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Financial Record Keeping:

· Maintain and update financial records, including general ledger accounts, journals, and ledgers in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

· Record financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

2) Account Reconciliation:

· Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, and intercompany accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

· Investigate and correct errors or irregularities.

3) Financial Reporting:

· Prepare and generate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

· Present financial information to management or stakeholders as needed.

4) Budget Assistance:

· Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.

· Provide financial data and analysis to support budget planning and decision-making.

5) Expense Tracking:

· Monitor and analyze expenses, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines.

· Identify cost-saving opportunities and report unusual or excessive expenses.

6) Accounts Payable and Receivable:

· Process accounts payable invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments.

· Manage accounts receivable, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding payments.

7) Tax Compliance:

· Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax audits if necessary.

· Responsible for the preparation and filing of tax returns, including but is not limited to income tax, value added tax, and withholding taxes.

8) Financial Analysis:

· Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights into the organization's financial performance.

· Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as requested.

9) Internal Controls:

· Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies to prevent fraud and errors.

· Contribute to the development and improvement of internal control processes.

10) Audit Support:

· Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.

· Collaborate with auditors to address inquiries and findings.

· Prepare draft audited financial statements.

11) Documentation and Filing:

· Maintain organized and complete financial documentation for audit and reference purposes.

· Ensure records are stored securely and accessible as needed.

12) Compliance and Ethics:

· Ensure that all sales activities comply with legal and ethical standards, as well as company policies.

· Uphold ethical conduct in all business interactions.

13) Payroll and Government Statutory

· Handle payroll computation and government contributions (SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth)

Qualifications (training, level of education, certifications, experience including length of time, etc)

· A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

· In-depth experience with accounts payable and general ledger functions

· At least 2–3 years of accounting experience (preferably in an SME setting)

· Strong knowledge in financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance

· Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

· CPA license is a plus but not required

Please refer to job description.