General Accountant

Job Summary

The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial records. The role performs core Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, including general ledger management, account and bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, month-end and year-end closing and financial reporting.

This position also supports financial analysis and reporting activities, contributes to budgeting and forecasting processes, and assists in ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, tax laws and company policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

I. General Ledger Management

o  Maintain and monitor general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.

o  Review and post journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, amortization, foreign exchange revaluations, adjustments, and reclassifications.

o  Review accounting transactions to ensure proper classification and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

II. Account and Bank Reconciliations

o  Perform timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.

o  Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

o  Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliation documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

III. Fixed Asset Accounting

o  Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, capitalization, and adjustments.

o  Ensure expenditures are properly capitalized in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

o  Record depreciation and ensure proper accounting treatment of fixed assets.

o  Support periodic physical verification of assets and reconcile results with accounting records.

IV. Month-End and Year-End Closing

o  Support monthly and annual financial closing activities within established deadlines.

o  Prepare closing schedules, journal entries, and supporting documentation.

o  Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records before financial reporting.

o  Assist in identifying and resolving outstanding closing items and reconciling differences.

V. Financial Reporting and Analysis

o  Prepare and maintain monthly management reports.

o  Assist in providing explanations and supporting analysis for significant fluctuations or variances.

o  Support the preparation of financial insights and recommendations based on financial reports and analyses.

o  Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities.

o  Provide support business units for ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.

VI. Compliance and Audit Support

o  Support in ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and other government regulations, including the timely preparation and submission of required reports and documents.

o  Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies and procedures.

o  Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

o  Assist in coordinating audit requirements and addressing audit-related queries and requests.

VII. Other Duties

o  Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.

o  Support special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

o  Assist in documenting and updating accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

o  Perform other accounting and finance-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in General Accounting or Record-to-Report (R2R) functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.