Senior Accounting

About the role

IAN SMART ENERGY CORP is seeking a Senior Accounting professional to join our finance team on a full-time basis in Quezon City, Metro Manila. This is a pivotal role within our organisation, responsible for leading and overseeing all financial accounting and reporting functions. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of our financial records whilst providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions and proper categorisation of accounts
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliation of accounts and preparation of consolidation schedules
• Supervise junior accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting policies, procedures and best practices
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all operations
• Prepare and analyse financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders, highlighting key variances and trends
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support the preparation of tax returns and documentation
• Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation and explanations during audit processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement system enhancements to streamline accounting operations
• Maintain detailed records and documentation to support all financial transactions and reporting activities
• Prepared and reviewed VAT calculations and ensured compliance with tax requirements.
• Prepared and analyzed financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Performed bank reconciliations and investigated discrepancies to ensure accuracy of accounting records.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or similar recognised credential is highly desirable

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulatory requirements applicable to the energy or utility sector

• Proficiency in accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Leadership capability with proven experience in training, mentoring and managing accounting teams

• Knowledge of internal controls, audit procedures and risk management practices

• Experience with month-end and year-end close cycles in a complex organisational environment is preferred