Accounting Specialist (General Ledger)

PHirst Park Homes by Century Properties Group, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PHirst Park Homes by Century Properties Group, Inc. is seeking a GL Specialist to support the accounting team with daily transactions, ledger maintenance, and policy adherence. This role offers growth in a professional finance environment and exposure to budgeting and forecasting activities.

The successful candidate will handle journal entries, reconciliations, bank statements, and compliance tasks while contributing to month-end and year-end closings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• Foundational understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Xero) is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and maintain general ledgers.
• Assist in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Help in preparing tax returns, VAT filings, and other government reporting requirements.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow transactions.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Assist in the audit process by providing supporting documentation and reports.
• Ensure proper filing of financial documents and compliance with internal controls.
• Provide support in budgeting and forecasting activities as needed.
• Perform other administrative and accounting-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

SAP

Xero

Job description

The General Ledger (GL) Specialist is responsible for providing support to the accounting and finance team by assisting with day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational knowledge in accounting principles and a desire to grow in a professional finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and maintain general ledgers.
• Assist in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Help in preparing tax returns, VAT filings, and other government reporting requirements.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow transactions.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Assist in the audit process by providing supporting documentation and reports.
• Ensure proper filing of financial documents and compliance with internal controls.
• Provide support in budgeting and forecasting activities as needed.
• Perform other administrative and accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field.
• Preferably with 6 months to 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Xero) is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.