Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Associate – General Accounting to join our Accounting & Finance team. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring BIR compliance, and supporting end-to-end accounting operations — from general ledger management to payroll, vendor disbursements, and tax filings. This role is ideal for an accounting professional in the Philippines who is thorough, deadline-driven, and committed to sound financial practice.
Key Responsibilities
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Maintain and update the general ledger on a regular basis, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and company policies.
- Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, adjustments, prepayments, and other recurring transactions.
- Ensure proper chart of accounts mapping and adherence to internal accounting controls.
- Reconciliation Oversight
- Perform and oversee monthly bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Prepare reconciliation reports and escalate discrepancies to the Finance Manager as needed.
- Cost Allocation Monitoring
- Monitor and review cost allocation across departments, projects, or cost centers.
- Ensure proper distribution of shared expenses and overhead costs.
- Prepare cost allocation schedules and provide analysis to support management reporting and budgeting.
- Assistance, Oversight, and Review of Key Accounting Processes
4.1 Accounts Payable & Vendor Invoice Processing
- Review and validate vendor invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization prior to processing.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of payables in the accounting system.
- Coordinate with the procurement and operations teams for invoice matching and dispute resolution.
4.2. BIR Tax Compliance
- Review and oversee the preparation and timely filing of BIR tax returns, including but not limited to Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT).
- Ensure accurate computation of input/output VAT and proper application of withholding tax rates per BIR regulations.
- Monitor compliance with tax deadlines and support external and BIR audits as required.
4.3. Disbursements Management
- Review disbursement requests and ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate, and properly approved.
- Oversee check preparation, online banking releases, and petty cash replenishments.
- Maintain disbursement records and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.
4.5 Payroll & Employee Benefits Processing Assistance
- Assist on end-to-end payroll processing, including regular pay, overtime, deductions, and accurate posting of payroll journal entries to the books.
- Ensure timely remittance and compliance with government-mandated contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG/HDMF), including reporting, filing, and employee Last Pay/Final Pay processing.
- Review and process employee disbursements, including revolving fund, reimbursements, petty cash, and other miscellaneous employee-related expenditures.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative Accounting & Finance environment
- Exposure to end-to-end accounting processes
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Financial Management, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant license is an advantage but not required
- Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in general accounting, preferably in a Philippine business setting
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with payroll processing, tax compliance, and accounts payable is preferred
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP Business One, Oracle Netsuite, or similar ERP)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, data validation)
Key Skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Knowledge of Philippine tax and labor regulations (BIR compliance, including VAT, EWT, and payroll tax compliance)
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments
Tools & Systems
- Lark
- Microsoft 365
- SAP Business One
- Oracle Netsuite
