Accounting Supervisor (Compliance and Reporting Officer)

Summary:

The BIR Compliance and Reconciliation Officer is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of BIR compliance reports, bank reconciliations, and financial schedules in accordance with statutory regulations and company policies. The role supports the organization's financial integrity by maintaining accurate records, ensuring tax compliance, performing account reconciliations, improving reporting processes, and collaborating with internal teams during audits and reporting activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. BIR Compliance and Reporting

   • Prepare and review BIR-required schedules such as Summary List of Sales (SLS), Summary List of Purchases (SLP), VAT Relief, and other mandated reports.
   • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, deadlines, and schedules submission.
   • Coordinate with Compliance and Finance Manager.

2. Reconciliation

   • Perform regular bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurate and properly recorded.
   • Reconcile general ledger balances, accounts payable, and accounts receivable against supporting schedules.

3. Process and Controls

   • Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all reconciliations and reports.
   • Recommend improvements in reporting processes and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.
   • Support implementation of automation tools and ERP enhancements related to reporting.

4. Team and Coordination

   • Work closely with Accounting Supervisors, Treasury, and Tax teams to ensure aligned reporting.
   • Provide guidance and technical support to junior staff, if assigned.
   • Assist management during external and internal audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field

• CPA license is an advantage but not strictly required

• At least 1-3 years of experience in general accounting, reconciliation, or financial reporting

• Prior exposure to BIR reports/schedules (e.g., SLSP, VAT relief, summary list of sales/purchases) is strongly preferred

• Experience in bank reconciliation, schedule preparation, and compliance reporting

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation and BIR reporting requirements
  • Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, vlookups, reconciliation formulas
  • Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (e.., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar).
  • NetSuite experience is an advantage
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to prepare accurate financial schedules and reports under tight deadlines.