Accountant

Quikr; Philippines; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikr, Manila-based employer, seeks an experienced Accounting professional to join the finance team. The role is full-time and permanent, aligning with Philippine business hours with partial overlap with IST group finance.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of accounting experience including end-to-end payroll for 50–100 employees and strong knowledge of Philippine tax and BIR compliance. Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping, AP/AR, GL maintenance, monthly closings, payroll processing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy with 4–7 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in end-to-end payroll for 50–100 employees and BIR filings.
• Proficient with SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG, SEC, LGU compliance and Philippine tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closings aligned with group reporting.
• Process payroll for 50–100 employees and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll management

BIR filings

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

Tools

eFPS/eBIRForms

Xero

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Payroll software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting professional to join a Manila-based employer's finance team. This full-time, permanent role reports to [Finance Head / Group Finance Controller] and operates on Philippine business hours with partial overlap with group finance (IST) as required. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of accounting experience (advanced level), hands‑on payroll management for 50–100 employees, and strong knowledge of Philippine statutory and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting: bookkeeping, journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain BIR-registered books of accounts (manual, loose-leaf or computerized) per registration requirements.
• Ensure invoices and receipts comply with BIR invoicing requirements under the EOPT Act.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, recharges and balances with group entities.
• Handle multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange revaluation.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports and expense summaries.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing to group reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

2. Payroll Management

• Independently manage end-to-end monthly or semi-monthly payroll for approximately 50–100 employees.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, holiday pay, night differential, allowances, bonuses and deductions in line with the Labor Code.
• Compute and pay 13th month pay by 24 December, applying tax‑exempt ceilings and de minimis benefit limits.
• Track Service Incentive Leave and leave conversion; compute withholding tax on compensation including year‑end annualisation.
• Process final pay within 30 days of separation and issue Certificates of Employment per DOLE guidelines.
• Track regional minimum wage orders; manage payroll reconciliation and salary disbursements.
• Prepare payroll reports, payslips and BIR Form 2316 for each employee.
• Ensure timely remittance of SSS, PhilHealth and Pag‑IBIG contributions and loan deductions.
• Protect employee payroll data in compliance with the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173).

3. Tax & Statutory Compliance

• BIR: Prepare, file and pay returns via eFPS / eBIRForms (e.g., 1601-C, 1604-C, 2316, 0619‑E, 2550Q/2551Q, 1702Q/1702‑RT), maintain BIR registration (Form 2303), and monitor changes in tax laws and PFRS.
• Statutory Contributions: Register employees and remit contributions/payments to SSS, PhilHealth and Pag‑IBIG; file related reports.
• SEC: File annual GIS and audited financial statements via eFAST; maintain corporate filings and beneficial ownership disclosures.
• LGU: Renew business permits and clearances annually; compute/pay local business tax and fees.
• Other: Support BSP registration of foreign investment, and PEZA/BOI compliance reporting where applicable.
• Maintain a compliance calendar covering all statutory deadlines.

4. Regulatory, Audit Support & Internal Controls

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants and regulatory authorities; prepare audit schedules and support statutory audit to AFS filing.
• Respond to BIR letters, notices and assessments with tax consultant support.
• Operate maker-checker controls over payroll and payments within approved authority limits.
• Prepare periodic financial and payroll reports for local management and group finance; submit monthly reporting packs and intercompany confirmations to group timelines.
• Monitor expenses, identify discrepancies and support cost‑control initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on accounting, payroll and compliance matters; ensure confidentiality and security of financial and payroll information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accountancy; 4–7 years of accounting experience including end-to-end payroll for 50+ employees; hands‑on experience with BIR filings, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG, SEC and LGU compliance; working knowledge of PFRS, NIRC (TRAIN, CREATE, EOPT) and the Labor Code.
• Preferred: Licensed CPA (Philippines); experience in a subsidiary of a foreign group or shared‑services/audit background.

Systems & Skills

• Experience with eFPS / eBIRForms, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag‑IBIG portals.
• Accounting software (Xero / QuickBooks / NetSuite / other), payroll software and advanced Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently to deadlines, clear written and spoken English, and high integrity handling confidential data.
• Reports to: [Finance Head / Group Finance Controller]
• Working hours: Philippine business hours, with partial overlap with group finance (IST) as required
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Equal opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.