Accounting Specialist

Ascentium Philippines; Pateros; On-site; PHP 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentium Philippines is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Metro Manila to support financial reporting, finance operations, and compliance. You will ensure timely recording of transactions, perform month-end close, and maintain books of accounts.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, prepare BIR/SEC filings, assist in audits, and help with annual financial statements and tax returns, while upholding internal controls and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• 1–3 years of experience as an Accounting Staff.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and Philippine taxation.
• Excellent analytical, technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with accounting systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Manager in financial reporting, finance operations, and special projects.
• Handle day-to-day financial operations, including financial reporting and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording and completion of all financial transactions.
• Perform month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and other necessary accounting procedures.
• Prepare and ensure timely filing and remittance of BIR, SEC, and other government requirements.
• Assist in external audits, BIR audits, and other regulatory examinations.
• Support the preparation and completion of annual audited financial statements, Income Tax Returns (ITR), and other reportorial requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, schedules, and reconciliations as required.
• Maintain accurate and updated books of accounts.
• Coordinate with business units to address finance-related concerns and inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and sensitive information.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, suppliers, customers, and government agencies as needed.
• Perform other duties related to the role and as assigned by the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

General Ledger knowledge

Taxation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Department/Company:

Corporate Finance

Number of Vacant Position/s:

1

Job Summary:

The Accounting Specialist supports financial reporting, daily finance operations, and compliance activities. The role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recording of transactions, performing month-end closing and reconciliations, and maintaining the books of accounts. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports and schedules, handling BIR, SEC, and other regulatory filings, and assisting in external and tax audits. The position also coordinates with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensures compliance with internal controls, and maintains strict confidentiality of financial information.

Requirements:

• - Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• - With 1–3 years of experience as an Accounting Staff (individual contributor), preferably with exposure to General Ledger and taxation.
• - Strong knowledge of accounting processes and Philippine taxation.
• - Excellent analytical, technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• - Experience with accounting systems is an advantage.

Job Description:

• - Support the Assistant Manager in financial reporting, finance operations, and special projects.
• - Handle day-to-day financial operations, including financial reporting and compliance.
• - Ensure accurate and timely recording and completion of all financial transactions.
• - Perform month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and other necessary accounting procedures.
• - Prepare and ensure timely filing and remittance of BIR, SEC, and other government requirements.
• - Assist in external audits, BIR audits, and other regulatory examinations.
• - Support the preparation and completion of annual audited financial statements, Income Tax Returns (ITR), and other reportorial requirements.
• - Prepare financial reports, analyses, schedules, and reconciliations as required.
• - Maintain accurate and updated books of accounts.
• - Coordinate with business units to address finance-related concerns and inquiries.
• - Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and support strategic planning initiatives.
• - Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• - Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and sensitive information.
• - Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, suppliers, customers, and government agencies as needed.
• - Perform other duties related to the role and as assigned by the department.