Accountant, General (Philippines)

Carnival Corporation; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 920,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruise Administration Services, Inc. (CASI) in the Philippines is hiring a General Accountant reporting to Finance Manager to handle general accounting and related duties. The role includes tax compliance, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions in a dynamic shared services environment.

The successful candidate will support period-end closings, AP/AR, and treasury tasks, with a hybrid work setup in Pasay. CPA or related certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field.
• 4–5 years experience in audit, shared services, or BPO.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and MS Office.
• CPA or related accounting certification.
• Amenable to hybrid work in Pasay office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax compliance and statutory audits.
• Oversee regulatory permits, licenses, and certifications.
• Serve as SME for General Ledger, period-end closing, and reconciliations.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Oversee treasury activities, including credit card validation and cash advances.

Skills

MS Office

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description
Cruise Administration Services, Inc. (CASI), a Carnival Cruise Line entity in the Philippines, is currently looking for General Accountant. Only candidates located in Metro Manila, Philippines to apply.
Job Summary:
The General Accountant reports to Finance Manager and will be responsible for general accounting functions and other duties assigned.
The primary responsibilities for this role include but not limited to; (1) Assists with tax, statutory audit and other local regulatory compliance (2) Prepares and analyses journal entries and account reconciliations such as actual income and expenses including intercompany transactions, depreciation and amortization related to fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and other balance sheet accounts adhered to local GAAP or IFRS (3) Validates supporting documents related to credit card transactions, employee reimbursements/liquidations and invoice processing (4) All other tasks as assigned like evaluates and proposes process improvements for operational efficiency.
Key Accountabilities / Job Functions:

• Handle tax compliance and statutory audits, ensuring timely submission of required reports and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee government regulatory and compliance requirements, including business permits, barangay clearances, fire safety certificates, and other necessary licenses and certifications.
• Serve as the process owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for General Ledger activities, including period-end closing and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, including invoice processing and maintaining effective relationships with vendors and customers.
• Oversee treasury-related activities, including the validation of credit card transactions, employee reimbursements, and liquidation of cash advances, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or any related accounting courses
• With at least 4-5 years in audit firm or shared services or BPO setup
• Knowledge and experience in Accounting Systems and MS Office
• Certified Public Accountant or any certification related to accounting
• Must be amenable to work in a hybrid set-up in Pasay office