The position/role is essential in the closing and completion of the monthly financial books of the company. The Role ensures compliance to current accounting standards and government rules and regulations. Manages the transition of the company to a new ERP system (accounting and financials).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks and reviews the submitted books and trial balance by the bookkeeper on a monthly basis
• Ensures proper reconciliation of the trial balance against the other reports produced by the finance team (eg. Accrual Schedule, Amortization schedule for loans, lapsing schedule, Prepayments, AR monitoring, Bank reconciliation report, RELIEF and Alphalist schedules, Tax return filed and paid)
• Flags transactions that are not complete in terms of supporting approval and relevant accountability forms
• Prepares and nominates post-closing adjusting entries necessary to close the current reporting period
• Endorses the closed books/trial balance for the preparation of financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and schedules necessary for the board reporting
• Endorses the drafted tax return for approval of filing and payment
• Act as alternate/back-up to general accounting functions
• Leads the implementation, coordination and set-up of accounting system
• Ensures current disbursement, and billing flows are aligned with the set-up in the ERP system.
• Reconciles the parallel output of the accounting system (ERP) and the manual system to ensure alignment
• Prepares schedules and reports relevant to the compliance of existing BIR Audit (LOA) and other government agencies
• Prepares the compliance and submission of documents/files relevant to the completion of the yearly audited financial statements
• Perform task and assignment by the finance manager necessary for the completion of the department deliverables and goals
• Abide by the company policies, rules, and procedures
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy
• Should be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 1-2 years Accounting or Bookkeeping experience (preferred but not required)
• Audit experience is an advantage
• Skills Requirements
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Excel (lookup, index, pivot table functions etc.)
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Responsive
• Team Player/Collaboration skills
• Punctual
• Good work ethic

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