Accountant

ACCOUNTING OFFICER – CPA Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports to: Finance VP

Job Summary The Accounting Officer – CPA is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely accounting transactions and reports, overseeing payroll processing, and supporting the company’s compliance with accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and financial transactions.
• Monitor cash transactions, and other accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management reports.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor and analyze expenses, variances, and financial transactions.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Review invoices, receipts, vouchers, and other financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in internal and external audits and provide required schedules and supporting documents.

Payroll Administration

• Process the company’s monthly/bi-monthly payroll accurately and within the prescribed schedule.
• Compute salaries, overtime pay, allowances, incentives, deductions, and other employee compensation.
• Ensure proper application of company payroll policies and approved compensation adjustments.
• Prepare payroll summaries, payroll registers, and other payroll-related reports.
• Process and monitor statutory payroll deductions and contributions, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and withholding tax.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and/or review required tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of applicable taxes and government obligations.
• Monitor compliance with BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG requirements.
• Maintain organized records of tax filings, payments, certificates, and other statutory documents.
• Keep updated on changes in accounting, tax, and payroll regulations affecting the company.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain appropriate accounting and payroll controls.
• Review transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Identify discrepancies, errors, and potential financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Safeguard company financial records and confidential employee information.
• Assist management in improving accounting, payroll, and financial processes.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting, taxation, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in payroll processing is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/payroll software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Work independently and meet strict deadlines.