Accountant (Full-time | Onsite)

Hearn & Hearn Consulting; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearn & Hearn Consulting in Makati seeks an Accountant specialized in Philippine taxation and financial analysis. You will own tax compliance for multiple entities, turn numbers into clear insights for executives, and work with a team including two junior accountants and an external service provider.

You will maintain QuickBooks records, manage VAT, income tax filings, and BIR audits, and support accurate monthly closes with variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA in the Philippines or working towards similar license/certification
• 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax requirements: income tax, VAT, withholding tax; BIR filing and documentation including BIR 2307 and 2306
• Experience preparing management reports with variance analysis, budgeting or cash flow forecasting
• Solid bookkeeping fundamentals: general ledger, reconciliations, and AP/AR, monthly close
• Proficient in QuickBooks and advanced Excel, with a good grasp of PFRS
• Experience handling BIR audits or inquiries is a strong advantage
• Experience supporting multiple entities or a group of companies is an advantage
• Experience in professional services, consulting or construction is an advantage
• Able to explain financial results clearly to non-finance leaders, with excellent written and spoken English
• Meticulous and ethical, and comfortable reviewing others’ work and giving feedback.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns and BIR filings for each company in the group before filing, and confirm each agrees with its books
• Keep each company's QuickBooks records and BIR working file complete and reconciled
• Prepare and process tax payments through the BIR's electronic filing and payment channels and our banks
• Respond to BIR inquiries, and lead the preparation and documentation for BIR audits
• Monitor changes in tax rules and adjust our processes accordingly
• Maintain the books of designated companies in QuickBooks, recording income, expenses and journal entries accurately and on time, following the chart of accounts
• Reconcile bank, petty cash and credit card accounts, and keep subsidiary ledgers and supporting documents complete and filed
• Process accounts payable and receivable records, including vendor bills, client billings and collections, and keep aging reports current
• Prepare and update the Working File and the schedules that feed tax filings and financial reports
• Review each company's monthly income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, and explain variances against budget and prior periods

Skills

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

English communication

Education

CPA - Philippines

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an Accountant whose strength is Philippine taxation and financial analysis, with the hands-on bookkeeping discipline to keep the books accurate, supporting our group of companies. The role will work together with a team comprised of an Accountant and two junior accountants, and an external service provider. You will own tax compliance for each entity, turn the numbers into clear insight for the Executive and Managing Directors.

Key responsibilities

• Review tax returns and BIR filings (income tax, VAT and withholding tax) for each company in the group before filing, and confirm each agrees with its books
• Keep each company's QuickBooks records and BIR working file complete and reconciled
• Prepare and process tax payments through the BIR's electronic filing and payment channels and our banks
• Respond to BIR inquiries, and lead the preparation and documentation for BIR audits
• Monitor changes in tax rules and adjust our processes accordingly
• Maintain the books of designated companies in QuickBooks, recording income, expenses and journal entries accurately and on time, following the chart of accounts
• Reconcile bank, petty cash and credit card accounts, and keep subsidiary ledgers and supporting documents complete and filed
• Process accounts payable and receivable records, including vendor bills, client billings and collections, and keep aging reports current
• Prepare and update the Working File and the schedules that feed tax filings and financial reports
• Review each company's monthly income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, and explain variances against budget and prior periods

About you

• Preferably a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Philippines or working towards similar professional license/certification.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong record in tax compliance and financial analysis
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine tax requirements: income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and BIR filing and documentation, including BIR 2307 and 2306
• Experience preparing management reports with variance analysis, budgeting or cash flow forecasting
• Solid bookkeeping fundamentals: general ledger, reconciliations, and accounts payable and receivable, with experience closing the books monthly
• Proficient in QuickBooks and advanced Excel, with a good grasp of PFRS
• Experience handling BIR audits or inquiries is a strong advantage
• Experience supporting multiple entities or a group of companies is an advantage
• Experience in professional services, consulting or construction is an advantage
• Able to explain financial results clearly to non-finance leaders, with excellent written and spoken English
• Meticulous and ethical, and comfortable reviewing others’ work and giving feedback.