Accountant

ESCA Empire Corporation; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCA Empire Corporation is seeking an Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely accounting records and financial information. The role handles transactions, reconciliations, documentation, and prepares reports in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

You will support management with financial controls, safeguard assets, and provide reliable information for decision-making. Bachelor’s degree in accountancy and relevant experience preferred; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in retail, trading, corporate operations preferred.
• Experience in general accounting, AP/AR, reconciliation, reporting, or taxation is an advantage.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Accurate data entry and recordkeeping.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and irregularities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Record, classify, and maintain accounting transactions accurately and systematically.
• Prepare and maintain accounting entries, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliation statements.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and bank statements.
• Review expense claims, reimbursement requests, and other disbursement documents.
• Prepare regular accounting schedules and financial reports as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Provide accounting records and supporting documents required for internal and external audits.
• Maintain complete and organized accounting records and ensure proper filing of vouchers, receipts, invoices, and other accounting documents.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organization skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelors in Accountancy

Job description

About the role

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely accounting records and financial information of the Company. The position handles accounting transactions, reconciliations, financial documentation, monitoring of accounts, preparation of accounting reports, and other finance-related activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and Company policies and procedures. The Accountant supports Management in maintaining proper financial controls, safeguarding Company assets, monitoring financial transactions, and providing reliable financial information necessary for effective business decision-making. The position is also responsible for ensuring that accounting records and supporting documents are properly maintained, organized, and available for internal and external review or audit.

Key responsibilities

• Record, classify, and maintain accounting transactions accurately and systematically

• Prepare and maintain accounting entries, schedules, and supporting documents

• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliation statements

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and bank statements

• Review expense claims, reimbursement requests, and other disbursement documents

• Prepare regular accounting schedules and financial reports as assigned

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports

• Provide accounting records and supporting documents required for internal and external audits

• Maintain complete and organized accounting records and ensure proper filing of vouchers, receipts, invoices, and other accounting documents

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Preferably with relevant accounting experience in retail, trading, corporate, or similar business operations

• Experience in general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliation, financial reporting, or taxation is an advantage

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• High attention to detail

• Accurate data entry and recordkeeping

• Good organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to identify discrepancies and accounting irregularities

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines