Accountant

P&A Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton Philippines is seeking an Accounting Specialist to conduct assigned engagements with accuracy and adherence to professional standards. The role requires strong grasp of accounting principles, taxation, and client communication.

You will work with client teams using Oracle, MS Office, and QuickBooks to deliver compliant financial work products. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy with CPA credentials, demonstrates excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy with CPA credential preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• Experience applying accounting principles and standards; knowledge of taxation and laws.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client’s business to perform and manage the job.
• Demonstrate mastery of accounting principles and use of tools (Oracle, MS Office, QuickBooks).
• Provide timely, accurate deliverables and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with client and team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive work attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Oracle

MS Office

QuickBooks

Job description

The Accounting Specialist is primarily responsible for the conduct of assigned engagements.

In all phases of an engagement, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for conducting the work in accordance with the quality standards of the Firm and of the profession.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement Management

• Understand the client’s business and industry sufficiently to perform and manage the job.
• Know accounting principles and standards and taxation and relevant laws sufficiently to perform the job.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the client’s accounting policies.
• Demonstrate mastery and make effective use of job-related tools (e.g. Oracle, MS Office, QuickBooks, clients’ systems, etc. whichever is applicable).
• Perform duties and responsibilities assigned/given by the client.
• Update authorized officers of the client of work progress; give feedback on work performed, difficulties encountered, and issues identified.
• Provide the secondment manager-in-charge confirmation of tasks assigned.
• Deal with relationship partners such as clients’ suppliers/clients, and government agencies/offices as necessary.
• Communicate on a timely basis fieldwork-related issues, problems, and difficulties and suggests possible courses of action.
• Validate engagement findings with the client.
• Produce deliverables that are accurate and complete at all times.
• Prepare and maintain a calendar of deliverables and make sure that deadlines and agreed turn-around times are met.
• Ensure that the deliverables are sent to the authorized recipients and right addresses and appropriately marked for confidentiality where necessary.
• Assume new or different work assignments and schedules willingly. Modify work methods to meet changing needs of the team or client, without compromising ethical standards.
• Show openness and objectivity in weighing conflicting opinions and approaches. Discuss matters willingly with teammates and superiors.
• Seek and recommend efficient and effective ways to accomplish objectives better.
• Show receptiveness to new ideas. Perform new and different approaches with a positive attitude and commitment to success.
• Perform any task or assignment that may, from time to time, be delegated by a superior.

Relationship Management

• Promote the image of the Firm and BPS Division as a provider of high-quality services through good customer relations and responsiveness to clients’ needs, concerns, and requests.
• Regularly communicate with the client with regards to work progress, issues, etc. in coordination with the immediate supervisor.
• Listen objectively and show understanding of clients’ concerns. Recommend solutions without sacrificing professional objectivity or independence.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with other members of the team.
• Actively participate in official Firm and BPS Division activities such as staff meetings, socials, and outings, among others.
• Maintain a “can-do” and positive attitude at all times in accepting assignments and working with any other personnel.

Professional Development

• Attend on-the-job trainings or internal/external seminars for professional development.
• Request from the Staff Augmentation Head/Manager Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for each engagement.
• Reach out to mentors and attend mentoring and coaching activities.
• Accomplish Individual Development Plan and discuss with assigned coach.

Administrative Functions

• Comply with the Firm and BPS Division administrative processes, policies, and procedures, including staff augmentation rules and guidelines.
• Complete and submit accurate time reports, reimbursement, and liquidation in a timely manner.
• Attend team meetings and huddles.
• Complete and submit monitoring and surveys in a timely manner.
• Always ensure confidentiality of engagement. The staff should not disclose or make use of any information that he/she may acquire during the course of the engagement other than to properly perform his/her work in connection therewith.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant
• Well-developed communication (oral and written) skills
• With good interpersonal skills and a positive work attitude.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools. The Firm may use Firm-approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support certain recruitment and talent acquisition activities, such as applicant screening, candidate matching, scheduling, communications, and other administrative processes. Personal data processed through these tools is protected by appropriate technical and organizational safeguards in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and Firm policies. The Firm does not make hiring or employment decisions based solely on automated processing, and all significant recruitment decisions remain subject to human review and oversight.