Senior Accountant  

1. Ensures that system is in place to account for incoming/outgoing currencies.

2. Monthly processing of accruals and adjustments, bookkeeping chores.

3. Preparation of monthly back reconciliation.

4. Assist with the preparation and monitoring of budget, comparing actual expenditures versus budget.

5. Monitoring of Pettycash, investments, monitoring and reviewing the recorded business transactions.

6. Preparation of the individual and consolidated Financial Reports for the annual audit, the quarterly reports for tax (BIR) purposes, and the annual Financial Report to be sent to Rome.

7. Maintain and regular updating of financial records and creating back-ups.

8. Review the work of accounting personnel and provide assistance/guidance to the staff and affiliated communities for any accounting matter/inquiries that may arise.

9. Documenting and monitoring accounting policies and provides suggestions for improvements to strenghten the internal control.

10. Liase with accountants/bookkeepers to produce financial reports.

11. Performing variance anlayses and preparing account reconciliations.

12. Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures.

13. Other management reports as maybe requested by the Bursar or the Superior.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, preferably CPA but not required
• Minimum of 5 years experience in General Accounting in a Supervisory role with basic knowledge in PFRS reporting
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs (Quickbooks)
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Keen attention to details, superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and planning skills;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to direct and supervise accounting staff
• Has high regard for confidentiality
• Highly detailed-oriented and organized
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levles of employees
• Has positive attitude towards work, co-workders and people in difficult situations
• Ability to meet deadlilnes