General Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical General Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of accounting activities, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of Philippine financial regulations, tax compliance, and works exceptionally well with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare, review, and post journal entries; perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing accurate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with PFRS (Philippine Financial Reporting Standards).
• Reconciliations: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts clean-ups, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual BIR tax returns (e.g., Form 1601C, 1601E, 2550M/Q, 1702) and maintain alpha-lists.
• Asset Management: Maintain the fixed asset register, track monthly depreciation schedules, and oversee inventory accounting if applicable.
• Statutory Compliance: Assist in the preparation of documents required for external annual audits and government reporting (SEC, PEZA, Local Government Units/Business Permits), if required.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• CPA license is a strong advantage but not strictly required.
• At least 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience handling full-cycle bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and experience using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or Oracle).
• Solid understanding of Philippine tax laws (BIR) and local accounting principles.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor and manage strict deadlines.