Accountant

JORI International Ltd; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Non-toxic work environment

Work-life balance

Annual salary increase

Loyalty Bonus

Medical & Dental Insurance (100% paid)

Job summary

JORI Logistics in Cebu City is seeking an Accountant to support the CFO with accurate financial reporting and to manage the full accounting cycle for the Philippines entity. You will reconcile ledgers, prepare working papers, and ensure timely statements for internal analysis and external compliance.

You will contribute to budgets and forecasts, help improve accounting systems, and assist with Canada and Philippines tax filings, while maintaining strong controls and delivering high-accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation.
• 2-4 years’ experience post-CPA designation.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Familiarity with Canadian tax laws and CRA regulations is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and electronic filing skills.
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely accounting working papers for all group companies.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with the reporting framework.
• Support CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain Philippines books and day-to-day accounting tasks, recording transactions.
• Gather and organize information for tax filings in Canada and the Philippines.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting cycles for all group companies.
• Prepare projections, forecasts and business plans.
• Review and modify accounting systems and procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc reports for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

About JORI Logistics

JORI is a client-focused, relationship-based, family-owned company that understands our client’s Customs Brokerage and transportation needs. We combine unparalleled customer service with robust technology solutions to transform logistics into a competitive advantage for importers and exporters. Since 1992, we’ve provided turnkey logistics services, including Canadian Customs Brokerage, U.S. Customs Brokerage, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Ground Freight, Trade Consulting and more. Our client relationships, some of which are as old as we are, have grown to include some of Canada’s foremost importers and exporters. With offices in Calgary, Houston, Almaty, and Cebu City, JORI is small enough to care and big enough to matter.

About the Opportunity

The accountant’s tasking is twofold: firstly, he/she will support the CFO and provide accurate and timely financial reporting. The accountant will reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare working papers and financial statements as well as support the CFO’s office’s initiatives. Secondly, the accountant will also be responsible for the entire accounting cycle for JORI’s Philippines entity. Finally, the accountant will contribute to strategic planning, support the construction of budgets, forecasts and business plans as well as contribute to the improvement of accounting systems and procedures.

• Prepare accurate and timely error-free accounting working papers for all group companies.


• Prepare financial statements in compliance with the appropriate reporting framework.


• Support CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (“CARM”) reporting and reconciliations for both government and clientele requirements.


• Philippines office: maintain and update accounting records accurately and in a timely manner. Responsible for the Philippines’ company day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including recording transactions and organizing financial information.


• Gather and organize information and documentation required for tax and other compliance filings in Canada and in the Philippines. Identify discrepancies, missing information, or unusual transactions: report and repair any deficiencies.


• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting cycles for all group companies.


• Prepare projections, forecasts, business plans, and other projects as required.


• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.


• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.


• Other routine accounting and bookkeeping assignments as required. Prepare ad hoc reports for management

About You

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or related field


• Must have CPA (Certified Public Accountant)


• 2 - 4 years’ experience post-CPA designation.


• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, etc.)


• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent accuracy and attention to detail. If we need to constantly check your work, this is not the role for you.


• Familiarity with Canadian tax laws and CRA regulations is a great advantage (!).


• Maniacal organization skills – systematic electronic filing and prioritizing (sometimes conflicting) tasks.


• Excellent computer skills and adaptability to new software systems.


• Excellent spoken and written English.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Pay Scheme plotted for the next 10 years

Direct Hire

Non-toxic work environment

Work-life balance

• Annual salary increase


• Loyalty Bonus (Lump sum at 3, 5, and 10 years)


• Medical & Dental Insurance (100% paid by us)


• And many more!

This role works directly with the CFO, and the right candidate can evolve into a ‘right-hand’ role. The successful contender will be inquisitive, takes initiative, is not afraid of failure or certainly tell truth to power. The ability to learn and adapt is key to success in this role.