Accounting Analyst

Sterling Pacific Venture Corp.; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Pacific Venture Corp. is seeking an Accounting Analyst to analyze financial data, ensure accuracy of records, and support month-end close. You will provide insights to improve performance and internal controls across the accounting function.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA is a plus but not mandatory, with focus on accuracy, collaboration, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, banking or equivalent.
• Licensed CPA is a plus but not required.
• At least 1 year of experience in financial accounting and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial statements, transactions, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Identify discrepancies and investigate variances by comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to streamline financial processes and improve internal controls.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits and assist external auditors as needed.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics to provide insights and recommendations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing relevant financial data and analysis.
• Maintain and update accounting databases, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS), and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

GAAP/IFRS

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or equivalent

Job description

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data, ensuring accuracy in accounting records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and providing actionable insights to improve financial performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and analyze financial statements, transactions, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Identify discrepancies and investigate variances by comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts.

• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to streamline financial processes and improve internal controls.

• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits and assist external auditors as needed.

• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics to provide insights and recommendations.

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing relevant financial data and analysis.

• Maintain and update accounting databases, spreadsheets, and reports.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS), and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or equivalent

License: Licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus but not a requirement

Experience: at least one (1) year of relevant working experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, month-end closing, and fixed assets

Specific Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization, can work under pressure and minimal supervision, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting principles and software