Accounting Officer
Work Location: On-site
Schedule: Regular Day Shift | Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Saturdays off; flexible on-site/remote arrangements for business needs)
About the Role
We are looking for a resilient, highly organized, and self-driven Accounting Officer to take full ownership of our financial operations, government compliance, and administrative workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Manage petty cash replenishment, tracking, and cash flow monitoring.
- Prepare financial statements, reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Handle reimbursements, liquidations, withholding taxes, and government contributions.
- Manage petty cash and cash flow.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support audit requirements.
Tax Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Prepare and file BIR returns and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage business permits, licenses, registrations, and compliance documents.
- Ensure timely compliance with government regulations and reporting deadlines.
- Monitor regulatory updates and coordinate with government agencies as needed.
Records Management & General Administration
- Maintain, organize, and safeguard physical and digital financial, legal, and corporate records.
- Maintain a rigorous document-filing and archiving system so that historical financial data is easily traceable for audits and management reviews.
- Support essential office administration, including managing facilities, utilities, and minor service contracts.
Qualifications & Competencies
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Information Systems, Management Accounting, or a related discipline.
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Experience:
- Prior experience handling end-to-end accounting operations, bookkeeping, and Philippine tax compliance (BIR eFPS/eBIRForms).
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Technical Proficiency:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Familiarity with accounting software, payroll systems, and digital record-keeping tools.
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Core Behavioral Traits for Solo Success:
- High Autonomy & Accountability: Ability to manage competing deadlines, prioritize tasks independently, and solve operational roadblocks without a senior accountant on-site.
- Meticulous Attention to Detail: Strict precision with numbers, statutory deadlines, and compliance filings where errors carry financial penalties.
- Resourcefulness: A proactive \"figuring-it-out\" mindset combined with the judgment to elevate critical issues appropriately.