Accounting Officer

CIIT College of Arts and Technology Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

CIIT College of Arts and Technology Inc. is seeking a skilled Accountant/Bookkeeper in the Philippines to maintain accurate financial records, manage daily transactions, and support tax filings in line with BIR requirements.

The role requires knowledge of VAT, withholding taxes, payroll contributions, and asset management, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The candidate should be deadline-driven and ready to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred, with up to two years of experience in bookkeeping and taxation.
• Non-CPA candidates with at least 1–2 years of solid bookkeeping and tax compliance experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation rules and BIR compliance requirements.
• Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or similar platforms.
• detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and accountability.
• Willing to work beyond regular hours, including overtime, when necessary to meet reporting and compliance deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including journal entries, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.
• Perform daily bookkeeping tasks and ensure the completeness and accuracy of supporting documents for financial transactions.
• Assist external accountants with tax filings and payments, including VAT, expanded withholding tax, final withholding tax, and income tax, ensuring timely compliance with BIR requirements.
• Provide payroll accounting support, including payroll reconciliations and the preparation and filing of government contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG).
• Review and validate cash advance and reimbursement liquidation reports submitted by the Finance Group to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal control policies before recording transactions.
• Prepare adjusting entries for unliquidated cash advances and disallowed expenses, and flag unusual transactions or patterns for Finance's review.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, prepare depreciation schedules, tag assets, and conduct random and annual asset inventories.
• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for audits, and coordinate with external accountants and auditors as needed.
• Support management reporting by ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of financial data.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Tax compliance knowledge

Integrity

Overtime flexible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

MS Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

Job description

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related field

• CPA preferred, with up to two years of experience in bookkeeping and taxation

• Non-CPA candidates with at least 1–2 years of solid bookkeeping and tax compliance experience are also welcome to apply

• Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation rules and BIR compliance requirements

• Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or similar platforms

• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines

• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and accountability

• Willing to work beyond regular hours, including overtime, when necessary to meet reporting and compliance deadlines

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including journal entries, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations

• Perform daily bookkeeping tasks and ensure the completeness and accuracy of supporting documents for financial transactions

• Assist external accountants with tax filings and payments, including VAT, expanded withholding tax, final withholding tax, and income tax, ensuring timely compliance with BIR requirements

• Provide payroll accounting support, including payroll reconciliations and the preparation and filing of government contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG)

• Review and validate cash advance and reimbursement liquidation reports submitted by the Finance Group to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal control policies before recording transactions

• Prepare adjusting entries for unliquidated cash advances and disallowed expenses, and flag unusual transactions or patterns for Finance's review

• Maintain the fixed asset register, prepare depreciation schedules, tag assets, and conduct random and annual asset inventories

• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for audits, and coordinate with external accountants and auditors as needed

• Support management reporting by ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of financial data

• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned