Accountant, General (Philippines)

Cruise Administration Services, Inc. (CASI), a Carnival Cruise Line entity in the Philippines, is currently looking for General Accountant. Only candidates located in Metro Manila, Philippines to apply.

Job Summary: The General Accountant reports to Finance Manager and will be responsible for general accounting functions and other duties assigned.

The primary responsibilities for this role include but not limited to; (1) Assists with tax, statutory audit and other local regulatory compliance (2) Prepares and analyses journal entries and account reconciliations such as actual income and expenses including intercompany transactions, depreciation and amortization related to fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and other balance sheet accounts adhered to local GAAP or IFRS (3) Validates supporting documents related to credit card transactions, employee reimbursements/liquidations and invoice processing (4) All other tasks as assigned like evaluates and proposes process improvements for operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities / Job Functions:

• Handle tax compliance and statutory audits, ensuring timely submission of required reports and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee government regulatory and compliance requirements, including business permits, barangay clearances, fire safety certificates, and other necessary licenses and certifications.
• Serve as the process owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for General Ledger activities, including period-end closing and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, including invoice processing and maintaining effective relationships with vendors and customers.
• Oversee treasury-related activities, including the validation of credit card transactions, employee reimbursements, and liquidation of cash advances, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or any related accounting courses
• With at least 4-5 years in audit firm or shared services or BPO setup
• Knowledge and experience in Accounting Systems and MS Office
• Certified Public Accountant or any certification related to accounting
• Must be amenable to work in a hybrid set-up in Pasay office