Accountant

Position:              Accountant 
Location:          Manila
Department:        Finance and Accounting 
Reports To:         Lead, Accounting 

Position Summary 
Responsible for coding and posting journal entries, preparing account and bank reconciliations, taxation (VAT/GST), and other accounting duties as required. 

Major Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day operational tasks such but not limited to data analysis, recording, reconciliation, periodic close, reporting taxation (VAT/GST), and audit support.
• Create and issue invoices, manage cash receipting and application of payments to customer accounts.
• Assist intercompany and fixed assets accounting as needed.
• Serve as point of contact for the assigned processes and entities.
• Create and update assigned process documentations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other programs directed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness and economical operations within work unit or across the company.
• Ensure compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and offer input to the Accounting Lead for enhancing metrics and proposing solutions to any identified issues.
• Ensure compliance to all finance policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with other accounting team members.
• Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change as assigned by the Accounting Lead.

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills

• Graduate of BS in Accountancy, advance or equivalent education.
• at least 1-3 years of combined general accounting working experience, 1 year exposure in a BPO/shared service environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulations and procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.