Accountant- Project Based

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc.; Makati; Presencial; PHP 446.000 - 781.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc. in Pasay is seeking a Project Accountant Reliever to ensure continuous project accounting and finance activities during the temporary absence of the assigned Project Accountant.

You will handle day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and Philippine regulations. The role focuses on project accounting, cost monitoring, and month-end closing, with responsibilities including SAP/B1

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA qualification advantageous but not mandatory depending on scope.
• Preferably 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience in project accounting or related areas.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned projects or business units.
• Monitor project costs and ensure proper cost control.
• Perform reconciliations and ensure month-end closing with accurate postings.
• Prepare month-end working papers and consolidation packages.
• Assist in financial reporting and compliance with policies and regulations.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA qualification advantageous

Herramientas

SAP Business One

Descripción del empleo

Job Purpose:

The Project Accountant Reliever is responsible for ensuring the continuous and timely execution of project accounting and finance activities during the temporary absence or transition of the assigned Project Accountant.

The role will handle day-to-day accounting transactions related to project accounting, account reconciliations, documentation, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with established company policies, internal controls, contractual requirements, and applicable Philippine tax and accounting regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting and Cost Monitoring

• Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned projects or business units.


• Monitor project costs.


• Perform periodic reconciliation of operational records against accounting and cost control team’s records


• Ensure capital expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period and supported by sufficient documentation.


• Identify unusual transactions and 
escalate significant issues to the Accounting Manager.

Accounts Payable and Expense Monitoring

• Review cash advances, and liquidation documents for completeness and proper approval.


• Monitor outstanding cash advances and ensure timely liquidation.

Reconciliation and Month-End Closing

• Prepare month end working paper and consolidation package.


• Ensure postings of all month end adjustments and ensuring SAP B1 Balances are aligned with reported balances to date


• Assist in monthly closing activities, including accruals, adjustments, and account analysis.


• Investigate reconciling items and ensure that outstanding differences are properly documented and resolved.


• Ensure required schedules and supporting documents are completed within established month-end closing deadlines.

Tax and Compliance Support

• Prepares the endorsed Request for Payments related to taxes

SAP and Accounting Records

• Process in SAP Business One or the company's applicable ERP/accounting system.


• Maintain accurate project accounting records.


• Ensure transactions entered into the accounting system are complete, properly approved, and adequately supported.


• Assist in correcting identified posting and master-data discrepancies.

Financial and Management Reporting

Prepare and maintain periodic reports such as:

• Receivables Aging


• Project Cost Summary


• Cash Advance and Liquidation Monitoring


• Account Reconciliation Schedules


• Other management reports requested by the Accounting Manager

Immediately elevate material discrepancies, delayed billings, significant overdue receivables, unsupported transactions, and potential control or compliance issues.

Turnover and Business Continuity

• Review the incumbent Project Accountant's outstanding tasks and turnover schedules at the start of the assignment.


• Maintain an updated tracker of pending transactions, reconciliations, collections, and unresolved issues.


• Properly document work performed during the relief period.


• Provide a complete turnover of outstanding matters to the returning Project Accountant or permanent replacement.


• Ensure no critical accounting or reporting requirement is missed during the transition period.

Qualifications

Education

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


• CPA qualification is an advantage but not mandatory, depending on the scope of the assignment.

Experience

• Preferably 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience, particularly in project accounting, general accounting, billing, accounts receivable, or financial reporting.


• Experience handling month-end closing and account reconciliations is preferred.


• Experience in project-based, logistics, environmental services, construction, utilities, or similar operational businesses is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP Business One or similar ERP/accounting systems.


• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reconciliation, and data analysis.


• Ability to analyze contracts, billing schedules, and supporting operational documents.

WORK LOCATION IS IN PASAY

CONTRACT BASED FOR 3 MONTHS