Accountant

Seapeak; Makati; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Seapeak in Manila is seeking an Accountant to manage journal entries, account reconciliations and VAT/GST taxation, supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Accountancy with 1–3 years of accounting experience, ERP exposure (Oracle preferred), and strong Excel skills. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS in Accountancy or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience, with 1 year in a BPO/shared service environment.
• Hands-on ERP experience, preferably Oracle.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Detail-oriented with good analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Code and post journal entries and perform account and bank reconciliations.
• Handle VAT/GST taxation and support periodic close and reporting.
• Create and issue invoices, cash receipts, and apply payments to customer accounts.
• Assist intercompany and fixed assets accounting as needed.
• Maintain process documentation and support process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs, internal controls, and finance policies.
• Collaborate with accounting team members; adapt to changing duties as assigned.

Skills

General accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Minimal supervision

BPO/shared service experience

Education

BS in Accountancy

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Accountant Location: Manila Department: Finance and Accounting Reports To: Lead, Accounting

Position Summary

Responsible for coding and posting journal entries, preparing account and bank reconciliations, taxation (VAT/GST), and other accounting duties as required.

Major Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day operational tasks such but not limited to data analysis, recording, reconciliation, periodic close, reporting taxation (VAT/GST), and audit support.
• Create and issue invoices, manage cash receipting and application of payments to customer accounts.
• Assist intercompany and fixed assets accounting as needed.
• Serve as point of contact for the assigned processes and entities.
• Create and update assigned process documentations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other programs directed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness and economical operations within work unit or across the company.
• Ensure compliance with keyperformance indicators (KPIs) and offer input to the Accounting Lead for enhancing metrics and proposing solutions to any identified issues.
• Ensure compliance to all finance policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with other accounting team members.
• Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change as assigned by the Accounting Lead.

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills

• Graduate of BS in Accountancy, advance or equivalent education.
• at least 1-3 years of combined general accounting working experience, 1 year exposure in a BPO/shared service environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulations and procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.