Accountant

Smartsourcing Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare from day 1

5-day Christmas Leave

Free lunch and coffee

Night shift differential

Gym membership

Job summary

Smartsourcing is hiring an Accountant to own the full accounting cycle on-site in Cebu City. You will manage journals, month-end and year-end close, fixed assets, balance sheets, and group P&L reporting, while supporting audit processes and compliance.

Strong communication with senior stakeholders is essential in a semi-structured environment. The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, proficiency in NetSuite/Excel, and a proactive, reliable mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience across general accounting and P&L.
• Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and taxation.
• Intercompany accounting experience is expected.
• Ability to build reports from scratch and run end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting cycle from journals to close and reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and controls.
• Prepare Fixed Asset Register and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Produce group P&L and audit-ready reports for leadership.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations and tax compliance.

Skills

Month-end close

Balance sheet

Audit readiness

Intercompany

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Hi! We're Smartsourcing, and we're hiring a full-time, onsite Accountant to take end-to-end ownership of the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly accounting cycle for a busy finance function — from journals through to group P&L and audit-ready reporting.

Where? JEG Tower, Archbishop Reyes, Corner Acacia St., Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

About the Role

As an Accountant, you'll step into a replacement role and take ownership of the full accounting cycle — month-end and year-end close, Fixed Asset Register, balance sheet reconciliations, group P&L, and statutory compliance. You'll run inherited processes and build reports from scratch when needed. The role suits someone proactive, reliable, and confident communicating with senior stakeholders in a semi-structured environment where judgement and decision-making are part of the job.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Processing & Month-End / Year-End Close

• Own end-to-end transactional processing and data entry
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end journals (accruals, prepayments, amortisation)
• Manage the monthly and annual close cycles
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies

Fixed Asset Register & Depreciation

• Own monthly processing and reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare and post monthly depreciation and maintain depreciation schedules
• Account for additions, disposals, adjustments, and classifications
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of asset records

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, variances, and anomalies
• Maintain data integrity across finance systems and supporting schedules

Group P&L Preparation & Audit Reporting

• Prepare the group Profit & Loss and supporting financial reports
• Produce audit-ready reporting and support the external audit process
• Interpret and present financial information for leadership and stakeholders

Intercompany, Levy & Gift Voucher Reconciliations

• Prepare intercompany reconciliations and distribute on-charges to other entities
• Reconcile gift voucher (GVC), third-party gift card, marketing levy, and franchise fee accounts
• Investigate timing differences and variances

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with the preparation, lodgement, and reconciliation of taxation obligations (GST, BAS, PAYG, FBT, income tax)
• Maintain compliance with statutory legislation and audit requirements
• Keep organized records for compliance and audit review

Finance Team Support & System Improvements

• Support the Finance Controller and Senior Financial Accountant with ad hoc requests
• Provide leave coverage across finance activities
• Support system implementations, enhancements, and process improvements
  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness and Digital Enablement

• Maintain baseline AI literacy and use approved AI tools responsibly, in line with company policies, data privacy, information security, and client confidentiality obligations
• Apply sound judgment by validating outputs and avoiding overreliance, ensuring accuracy and accountability in all work delivered
• Participate in AI readiness trainings and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement through automation and responsible AI integration

What You'll Need to Succeed

Experience

• 3-5 years of accounting experience spanning general accounting and P&L, including at least 2 years at senior-accountant level
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end / year-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, Fixed Asset Register, and taxation duties
• Intercompany accounting experience expected
• Demonstrated ability to build reports from scratch and run processes end-to-end
• Audit background, bookkeeping, and AP/AR exposure are advantageous

Skills & Behaviours

• Exercises independent professional judgement
• Communicates credibly with senior stakeholders and external auditors, including reserved or high-stakes ones
• Clear, concise, and timely written and verbal communication
• Sound working knowledge of Australian accounting standards, audit requirements, and statutory compliance (GST, BAS, FBT, PAYG, income tax)

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related field
• CA, CPA, or CMA credential advantageous
• Training or certification in taxation, financial reporting, NetSuite, or advanced Excel well regarded

Tools

• Advanced Microsoft Excel — required
• NetSuite experience advantageous; open to any accounting system

Benefits

Step Into the Smartsourcing Experience

Smartsourcing was created with one mission: to change lives. We're here to ensure that businesses flourish and, just as importantly, that every member of the crew is inspired, supported, and set up to thrive. For the fifth year running, we've been recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For. This award isn't just a title--it's a testament to our commitment to making Smartsourcing an incredible place to build a career.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Smartsourcing, we believe the best work comes from people who feel seen, heard, and valued. That's why we're all about fostering an environment where you can be your true self. We take pride in being certified as a Great Place to Work, because we know that when you love where you work, extraordinary things happen. Here's just a glimpse of what we offer:

• 5-day Christmas Leave (unwrap real time off)
• Healthcare from Day 1 for you and your family (because healthcare matters)
• Free lunch and barista-crafted coffee daily (we take our caffeine seriously)
• Night shift differential for evening schedules
• Subsidized gym membership and sports wellness clubs
• Smartsourcing Exclusives (deals made just for you)
• Themed BFFs, monthly knockoffs, summer parties
• Community give-back programs and personal development workshops
• And so much more!

We're not just another outsourcing company. We're building something that actually matters here a place where good work meets good culture.