Accountant- Project Based

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc.

Pasay

On-site

PHP 420,000 - 660,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant Reliever in Pasay for a 3-month assignment.

The role ensures continuous, timely project accounting and finance activities during the interim period, handling day-to-day transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting in accordance with company policies and Philippine regulations. The candidate should have 2–3 years of project accounting experience, strong SAP B1 and Excel skills, and the ability to prepare

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field required or as stated.
CPA qualification is an advantage but not mandatory depending on assignment scope.
2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in project accounting or financial reporting.
Experience with month-end closing and account reconciliations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned projects or business units.
Monitor project costs and perform periodic reconciliations.
Prepare month-end working papers and consolidation package; ensure SAP B1 balances align with reported balances.
Assist in month-end closing activities, accruals, adjustments, and account analysis.
Prepare and review tax-related payments and compliance support.
Process transactions in SAP Business One or other ERP system; ensure completeness and proper approvals.
Provide turnover documentation and ensure no critical reporting requirements are missed during transition.

Education

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

CPA qualification

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.