Accounting Officer

AGP Corporation; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AGP Corporation in Metro Manila is seeking a Finance Accounts professional to manage company leases and rental agreements, prepare financial documentation, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.

You will maintain lease schedules, process tenant billing, record transactions, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and audit activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• At least two years of relevant general accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Philippine tax regulations BIR and PFRS.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software/ERP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and updated schedule of all leases and rental agreements with key dates and renewal terms.
• Prepare monthly billing statements and official receipts for tenants and monitor collection of rental income.
• Record rental income and expenses in the books, including straight-lining adjustments.
• Track deposits, advance rentals, and utility charge-backs in tenant or lessor accounts.
• Coordinate with Legal and Administrative to prepare, review, and renew lease contracts.

Skills

General accounting

Excel skills

Lease accounting

Tax regulations (BIR/PFRS)

Accounting software/ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Accounting software/ERP

Job description

About the role

This role involves managing company leases and rental agreements, preparing financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. You will maintain lease schedules, process tenant billing, record transactions, and support financial reporting and audit requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and updated schedule of all company leases and rental agreements, including key dates, rental rates, escalation clauses, and renewal terms
• Prepare monthly billing statements and official receipts for tenants, and monitor timely collection of rental income
• Record rental income and rental expense transactions accurately in the books, including accruals for straight-lining of lease payments where applicable
• Track security deposits, advance rentals, and utility charge-backs, and ensure these are properly reflected in tenant or lessor accounts
• Coordinate with the Legal and Administrative departments on the preparation, review, and renewal of lease contracts, and flag contracts approaching expiration
• Follow up on outstanding rental receivables and lease-related obligations, and elevate significant issues to the Finance Manager
• Liaise with lessors, tenants, and property administrators to resolve billing queries and ensure compliance with lease terms
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Assist in the preparation and timely filing of BIR tax returns and other regulatory reports

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Financial Management, or a related field
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in general accounting
• Working knowledge of Philippine tax regulations BIR and PFRS
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software/ERP systems
• CPA license is an advantage but not required
• Exposure to lease or property accounting is an advantage