Accountant (Get ₱20,000 Signing Bonus)

Payreto Services Inc.; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hybrid work setup

Equipment provided

Day 1 HMO

Life insurance

Job summary

Payreto Services Inc. is seeking a General Accountant to handle diverse accounting duties ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

You will support budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis while maintaining strong internal controls. You'll work in a hybrid setup in Metro Manila, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform operational data into financial insights and prepare management presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Solid foundation in accounting principles and process controls.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and basic accounting software required.
• 1–3 years accounting experience preferred; willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and reports.
• Assist with tax returns and regulatory filings (BIR and other authorities).
• Support internal audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain accurate financial records and GL accounts.

Skills

Journal entries & reconciliations

Financial reporting basics

MS Excel proficiency

Basic accounting software

Organizational skills

Deadline orientation

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Basic accounting software

Job description

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary Packages
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Setup
• Equipment Provided
• Day 1 HMO
• Life Insurance

POSITION OVERVIEW

The General Accountant is responsible for performing various accounting duties to ensure the company's financial transactions comply with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting audits while staying up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations affecting the accounting and compliance processes.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering financial data, preparing templates, and updating projections.
• Support monthly/quarterly performance reviews through analysis of trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain basic financial models to support management decision-making.
• Provide insights and analytical dashboards to help evaluate business performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to transform operational data into financial insights.
• Contribute inputs to management presentations, reports, and planning sessions.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings.
• Ensure strict compliance with BIR and other regulatory documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment on financial compliance and
• reporting standards.
• Support the implementation of accounting systems and controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
• Assist in the development and improvement of compliance-related accounting processes.

Internal Audit

• Conduct periodic internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, processes, and compliance with company policies.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and areas for improvement in financial and operational processes.
• Prepare internal audit reports, provide recommendations, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Partner with management to strengthen internal controls and ensure organizational efficiency.

Financial Record Maintenance

• Record and reconcile financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the accounting books and financial transactions.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Generate various financial reports to support decision-making processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.

Account Reconciliation

• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Provide recommendations based on analysis results.

Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Manage and oversee the accounts receivable and payable processes.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and accurate processing of payables.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Work closely with department heads to gather financial information for budget analysis.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial operations.
• Collaborate with team members to implement best practices.

Other Ad Hoc Tasks

• Collaborate with other departments/subsidiaries within the organization to ensure consistency and accuracy in group accounting activities.
• Perform other accounting duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Recommend and proactively implement opportunities for increased departmental efficiency.
• Extend work hours when needed.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Solid foundation in accounting principles
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic accounting software
• Knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting basics
• Knowledge of collaboration tools (Slack, MS Teams)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Exposure to financial reporting cycles (monthly/quarterly/year-end)
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Dependable and committed to meeting deadlines
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a client-service environment