Accounting Officer

MUJI Philippines Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

MUJI Philippines Corp. is seeking an Accounting Officer to manage day-to-day accounting, post journal entries, and reconcile ledgers. The role supports month-end and year-end closings and requires hands-on SAP proficiency with strong Excel skills.

You will maintain accurate records, assist in financial reporting, and prepare schedules for audits, working with the Finance Manager to ensure timely, accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant General Accounting experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day general accounting and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, amortization, and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Perform bank, intercompany, and other account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and unreconciled balances.
• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for financial reporting.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and other financial reports.
• Provide necessary schedules and documents for internal and external audits.
• Perform other accounting-related duties and assignments as required by the Finance Manager or Accounting Manager.

Skills

SAP

General accounting

Journal entries

Account reconciliation

Accruals

Prepayments

Month-end closing

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Officer is responsible for performing day-to-day general accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing accounting entries and reconciliations, and supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes. The position is expected to have hands-on experience using SAP and should be capable of independently handling general accounting functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform day-to-day general accounting and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, amortization, and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Perform bank, intercompany, and other account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and unreconciled balances.
• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for financial reporting.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and other financial reports.
• Provide necessary schedules and documents for internal and external audits.
• Perform other accounting-related duties and assignments as required by the Finance Manager or Accounting Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in General Accounting.
• Hands-on experience using SAP is required.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliation,
• accruals, prepayments, and month-end closing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.