Accountant

JORI Logistics; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Long-term Pay Scheme

Direct Hire

Non-toxic environment

Work-life balance

Salary increases

Medical & Dental Insurance

Job summary

JORI Logistics in Cebu City is seeking an experienced Accountant who will support the CFO with timely financial reporting and manage the full accounting cycle for the Philippines entity. The role requires CPA and a solid background in GL, reconciliations, and working papers for multiple group companies.

You will participate in budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning, contribute to process improvements, and ensure compliance with Canadian and Philippine tax requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy and CPA designation.
• 2–4 years of post-CPA experience.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Familiarity with Canadian tax laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial statements and working papers for group companies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and support month-end close.
• Support CBSA-CARM reporting and reconciliations for Canada and Philippines.
• Maintain Philippines accounting records and day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Suggest improvements to accounting systems and procedures.
• Prepare ad hoc management reports.

Skills

CPA

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English communication

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

Additional Benefits Upon Regularization

• 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.