Accounting Assistant

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant with at least 3 years of experience to support our finance department. In this role, you will handle day-to-day corporate accounting functions in the Philippines, focusing heavily on BIR tax compliance, general ledger maintenance, statutory remittances, and financial reporting support.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Management & BIR Compliance

• Tax Preparation & Filing: Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns using eFPS and eBIRForms (including BIR Forms 1601-C, 1601-E, 2550M/Q, and 1702).
• Withholding Taxes: Compute monthly withholding taxes (Compensation and Expanded Withholding Tax) and handle the timely generation of BIR Form 2307 certificates for suppliers.
• Compliance Reports: Prepare and electronically submit monthly/quarterly Summary Lists of Sales and Purchases (SLS/SLP) and annual Alphalists of Employees and Payees.
• Books of Accounts: Maintain and update the company’s Books of Accounts (Manual, Loose-leaf, or Computerized) in strict compliance with BIR regulations.
• Audit Support: Assist the management team in gathering financial requirements and documents for BIR tax assessments and government audits.

2. Financial Reporting & PFRS Support

• Month-End Closing: Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Financial Statements: Prepare initial schedules and drafts of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement) in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).
• Asset & Bank Management: Perform monthly bank reconciliations, maintain the fixed asset register, and track depreciation schedules.

3. Government Benefits & Payroll Accounting

• Statutory Contributions: Ensure accurate recording and timely remittance of mandatory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG).
• Payroll Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly payroll registers with general ledger accounts and assist in processing year-end employee tax adjustments and 13th-month pay.

4. LGU & SEC Regulatory Compliance

• Business Permits: Assist in the annual renewal of the local business/Mayor's Permit with the Local Government Unit (LGU) every January.
• SEC Submission: Prepare required schedules and work papers for the annual submission of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate and provide necessary documents to external auditors during year-end financial audits.

5. Treasury & Internal Controls

• Petty Cash: Manage the petty cash fund and review employee liquidations against valid Official Receipts (ORs) and Sales Invoices.
• Cash Flow Monitoring: Assist in monitoring daily cash flows and processing vendor payments.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of solid, progressive experience in end-to-end corporate accounting functions in the Philippines. Prior experience in an auditing firm is a strong advantage.
• License: CPA license is a plus but not required if the candidate has strong, proven experience.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in eBIRForms, eFPS, and current BIR tax regulations.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software or ERPs (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or SAP).

Job Details:

• Monday to Friday
• Job Location: Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Work Location: In person

Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person