Senior Accountant  

The Senior Accountant is expected to maintain the integrity and accuracy of accounting schedules and financial statements and have active participation on the month-end closing activities. He/she will perform analysis of assigned account reconciliations, establish documents, and propose improvements on accounting processes and procedures. He/she will also assist the Management by providing analysis of cost behavior, cost-volume-profit relationships, operational and capital budgeting, standard costing, variance analysis for costs and revenues, transfer pricing, activity-based costing, and other related cost activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepares financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, profit-and-loss, and other accounting statements & varied fiscal reports for submission & presentation to the Top Management Team.
• Develops and maintains records of all general ledger accounts including monthly and quarterly journal entries as part of monthly closing; post journal entries, reconciles assigned accounts and investigates any reconciling items.
• Maintains compliance with accounting standards and regulations (e.g., Philippines GAAP and local regulations).

Treasury Operations

• Maintains a day to day control over treasury transactions and authorization of bank payments.
• Monitors the cash flow of the company on a daily basis, makes periodic analysis, reviews on a constant basis and assess the various payment activities and methods.
• Does the maintenance of Site Fund, Bank Reconciliation, and Daily Cash Position Reports.

Auditing

• Performs internal audits of accounts payable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, and cash.
  • Makes correcting journal entries in assigned areas.
• Participates in interim and year-end audits with internal and external auditors specifically preparation of required audit schedules.
• Coordinates with External Auditors.

AP/AR Management

• Prepares payment and check vouchers and wire transfer instructions for overseas payments.
• Monitors all recurring / monthly payments such as the following:
  • Rentals
  • Utilities
  • Membership / association dues
  • Telecoms and credit card charges
• Manages Invoice Processing, Collection, and Coordination.
• Does administrative & Reporting functions.

Payroll Management

• Makes payroll import to Company's system and reviews the tabulation, monitoring and distribution of payroll costs to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Ensures Timekeeping, payroll processing, and HRIS Administration are all on track.

Compliance - Good Governance

• Ensures the annual registration & compliance of all documentary requirements of SEC, DTI, BOA, PCAB, PEZA, and all local Government agencies.
• Represents the company during local Government audits.
• Ensures that the company complies & cooperates with tax authorities and external auditors regarding accounting entries requirements.
• Ensures all employees’ payroll, performance bonus, 13th month, and last pay are reported and paid out in a timely and accurate manner.
• Creates an annual calendar of payroll schedule and distributes to Top Management.
• Acts as a tax consultant for the organization to help them compute the amount of tax payable and comply with statutory regulations related to taxation.

Leadership

• Provides strategic direction & goal setting process for the Finance department.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned accounting staff.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in various computer applications such as the following:
  • Internet browsing platforms.
  • Microsoft office applications.
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
      • Macros
      • Pivot tables, etc.
    • Other MS office applications.
  • Software Application programs and other Accounting systems such as:
    • Adobe
    • Oracle
    • Quickbooks
    • SAP
    • ACCPAC
    • DTRS
    • MS NAVISION
• Organized and motivated.
• Strong work ethics and enthusiasm with a 'can do' attitude.
• Willing to go beyond the call of duty.
• Ability to handle multiple projects that may be assigned from time to time.
• Ability to work as part of the team and on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the company.
• Ability to adapt to a multi-cultural working environment of assigned clients.
• Ability to identify appropriate resources for a variety of assignments such as:
  • Motivating people.
  • Delegating.
  • Building the team.
  • Clearly explaining assignments.
  • Providing useful feedback regarding work & behavior.
• Ability to patiently serve as a coach / mentor by doing the following:
  • Further development of team members.
  • Thoroughly teach and explain the responsibilities of the job to them.
  • Provide them with social support as well as professional guidance.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly.
• Ability to think conceptually.
• Ability to work with integrity and ethically uphold organizational values.
• Ability to react / respond well under pressure and follow-through on commitments.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to complete projects and tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be positive thinker, team oriented, and multi-tasker.
• Must be detail and results oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Education & Work Background

• Must have at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent, CPA preferred.
• Must have at least 5 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position (Senior Accountant capacity).
• Must have a strong demonstrable working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), book keeping procedures and practices.
• Knowledgeable in PEZA rules, Sarabane’s Oxely Act, BOA Rulings, BIR Rulings and other local standards.
• Knowledgeable in matters of the following:
  • Cost Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Real Estate Accounting
  • Internal & External Auditing
  • Business Laws & Taxation
• Must have an experience in real estate accounting, warehouse, and ecommerce / retail industries.
• Must have an experience regarding ddifferent accounting functions.
• Must have an experience working during holidays, weekends, and shifting schedules.