Junior Accountant  

The Junior Accountant will play a key role in the planning, handling / managing, and implementation / carrying out various quality bookkeeping engagements, general/cost accounting, payroll management, asset management, recording and purchasing inventory. He/She is expected to consistently demonstrate proactiveness in delivering the transactional accounting and processing requirements of CS-PAC Global BPO, Inc. The Junior Accountant is also expected to support and collaborate effectively with the Management of CS-PAC Global BPO, by handling confidential data and nurturing a positive work environment characterized by trust, integrity, and excellence.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Assists in preparing financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, profit-and-loss, other accounting statements, and varied fiscal reports for submission & presentation to the Top Management Team.
• Assists in developing and maintaining records of all general ledger accounts including monthly and quarterly journal entries as part of monthly closing like post journal entries.
• Reconciles assigned accounts and investigates any reconciling items.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations (e.g., Philippines GAAP and local regulations).
• Maintains Accounting System Reports (Entry to the system of Financial & Accounting Transactions) as well as Inventory Control and Inventory Reports.

Treasury Operations

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

Auditing

• Participates in interim and year-end audits with internal and external auditors specifically in coordination with the preparation of required audit schedules.
• Coordinates with External Auditors.

Accounts Payable

• Performs three way matching of all vendor invoices.
• Prepares payment and check vouchers as well as wire transfer instructions for overseas payments.
• Processes employee expense reports as well as all recurring / monthly payments such as:
  • Rentals.
  • Utilities.
  • Membership / association dues.
  • Telecoms.
  • Credit card charges
• Posts AP transactions and payments to Accounting System.
• Ensures vendor reconciliation.

Accounts Receivable & Revenue Reporting

Invoice Processing

• Creates data for billing and process invoicing of both Intercompany and 3rd Party billings.
• Creates revenue and invoice related transactions to the accounting system.
• Escalates issues of the invoices in case of dispute or unreconciled items.

Collection and Coordination

• Communicates with customers through phone or email.
• Communicates with Immediate Manager to solve disputes in invoices.
• Sends timely Statement of Accounts and collection follow-ups on a weekly basis.

Administrative & Reporting

• Files invoices and maintains customer master records.
• Generates and submits aging Accounts Receivables on a weekly basis.
• Assists in cash flow forecast and planning in terms of timing of collection.
• Updates Balance Sheet schedules related to Sales, Receivables, and Advances.
• Ensures completion of additional tasks given for other functions related to the job scope above.

PAYROLL MANAGEMENT.

• Manages the payroll import to Payroll system as well as the tabulation, monitoring, and distribution of payroll costs to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Manages time keeping by collating shift schedules regularly from line managers and upload them into the Time and Attendance System / Payroll System for processing.
• Generates Payroll files and endorses to Director / HR / General Manager for validation.
• Manages and closes all payroll disputes.
• Manages HRIS Administration Maintenance & Record Keeping by inputting all necessary information in the system.
• Conducts system performance and output.
• Ensures accuracy of data.

COMPLIANCE

• Manages the annual registration and compliance of all documentary requirements for SEC, DTI, BOA, PCAB, PEZA, and all local Government agencies.
• Assists in representing the Company during local Government audits.
• Ensures that the Company complies & cooperates with tax authorities and external auditors in accounting entries requirements.
• Ensures computation and filing of the following:
  • Tax Returns [(VAT (2550M &2550 Q).
  • Percentage Taxes(2551M& 2551Q).
  • Withholding Taxes (1601-C & 1601-E, 1604-CF & 1604-E).
  • Income Tax Returns (1702Q and 1702).
  • Creditable Withholding Tax Form (2307 & 2306).
  • Other government forms.
• 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.
• Ensures that the Company complies to Statutory Reporting Requirements.

Other Roles

• 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.
• Ensures completion of other related tasks & duties that may be assigned to him/her by his/her superior.

Must be knowledgeable in all facets of accounting and finance functions including but not limited to the following:

• Cash Flow Management
• Accounts Receivables / Accounts Payable
• Payment & Control of company obligations
• Managing Company funds
• Capital expenditures
• Payroll Management
• Internal & External reporting

Functional Competencies

• Proficiency in various computer applications such as:
  • Microsoft office applications.
  • Internet browsing platforms.
  • Accounting systems (eg. ARIES).
• Ability to handle multiple projects that may be assigned from time to time.
• Strong work ethics and enthusiasm with a 'can do' attitude.
• Organized and motivated.
• Ability to work as part of the team and on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the company.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to a multi-cultural working environment of assigned clients.
• Work with integrity and ethically uphold organizational values.
• React well under pressure and follow through on commitments.
• Team player attitude and a track record of completing projects and tasks in a timely manner.
• Willing to go beyond the call of duty

Education & Work Background

• Must have at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Banking or equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Must have at least 5 years of working experience in the related field.
• Must have a strong demonstrable working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), book keeping procedures, and practices.
• Must be knowledgeable in PEZA rules, Sarabane’s Oxely Act, BOA Rulings, BIR Rulings, and other local standards.
• Must be knowledgeable in matters of Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Internal & External Auditing, Business Laws, and Taxation.
• Must have strong computer skills such as:
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e. macros, pivot tables, etc.)
  • Other MS office applications
• Must have working knowledge of Accounting Systems.
• Must have a working experience in handling different accounting functions.
• Must have experienced working on holidays, weekend, and shifting schedules.

Required Skills

• Detail and results oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, analytical, project managment, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
• Excellent time management skills
• Effective client service and strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Leadership & people management skills.
• Adherent to principles & values.
• Writing and reporting skills.
• Strong business acumen.