Accountant [Philippines]

 

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant that will assist in the duties of the accounting department. This role will ensure we are following all local, regional, and Federal accounting requirements for an organization in the Philippines. This role will also assist with accounting matters being handled by the corporate office in the United States ad will report to the Corporate Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a support unit:

1. Developing and maintaining the books of accounts.

2. Establish accounting processes for the development internal controls and perform actions necessary for protecting the assets of the company.

3. Recording transactions, summarizing, and producing financial statements for government compliance purposes.

4. Producing tax returns for ensuring timely filing and remittance to the BIR (EWT, WTC, VAT, ITR, and annual registration) including the production of alphalist of payees if applicable (SAWT, QAP, Annual).

5. Coordinate with annual external audit of financial statements produced ensuring compliance with rules of SEC.

6. Timely checking of payroll registers for accuracy and reconciling with requested budgets including computations of 13th month pay before release.

7. Determination of check amounts for disbursement to suppliers including issuance of creditable withholding tax certificates to suppliers withheld from. (2307)

8. Year-end compilation of payroll registers for declaration to the BIR and determination of any income taxes payable/refund to employees. (1604-CF)

9. Get involved with events that relate to changes in registration of the business entity with the BIR, SEC, and LGUs.

11. Scrutinizing any prepared budgets requested for funding from US Client and monitoring activities involving disbursements of these requested funds.

12. Take custody of the business’ source documents for safekeeping.

As a production unit:

13. Process bookkeeping requests for reimbursements in QuickBooks for US Client which involves coordination with various requestors as to the validity, authenticity, and accuracy of source documents.

14. Process bookkeeping requests for billings and issuance of invoices in QuickBooks for US Client which involves getting in touch with external customers of the US Client for customization and clarifications of billing invoices.

15. Participate in ad-hoc audit and analyzation projects for US Client which may include but not limited to ageing of accounts receivables, summarizing of local payroll data, etc.

16. Provide any financial data as requested by the US Client.

Other Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly Payroll and ensure taxes are being withheld and distributed to the proper governing authorities in a timely manner.
• Assist in the collection of data and the filing of required government documents.
• Invoice Processing (AP)
• Assisting with month-end close activities including client billing
• Cash disbursements for payables in the Philippines
• Create and Maintain Financial Statements as required by the government.
• Assist in the year-end audit and preparation of required documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Accountancy or Finance from an Accredited University;
• Must be willing to report onsite.
• At least 2 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position;
• Must have an experience in General Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Financial Reporting and Accounting;
• Proficient in Google Suite, Government online platform, and Payroll automation tools Applications;
• Capable of preparing monthly and YTD financial reports;
• Accountant CPA is an advantage
• Experience in Audit is an advantage;
• With the intent to stay long-term and grow with the company;
• Should be diligent, responsible, reliable, and with good moral character;
• People-oriented and can interface effectively with people;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills;

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Php35,000.00 - Php45,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• 13th month salary

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Quezon City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CMA (Preferred)
• CPA (Preferred)

 

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