The Accounting Staff is responsible for supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including accounts payable, general accounting, bank and cash reconciliation, and month-end and year-end closing activities. The role ensures accurate recording and documentation of financial transactions, preparation of accounting schedules and reports, monitoring of supplier accounts, and timely completion of assigned reconciliations. The position also provides support for financial reporting, external audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements. It coordinates with various departments to resolve accounting concerns, maintains confidentiality of financial information, assists in process improvements, and performs other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.
Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and payment requests.
- Review invoices and supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and proper approvals.
- Monitor outstanding supplier balances and assist in resolving discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records of supplier accounts and transactions.
- Assist in preparing payment schedules and supporting documents.
- Record accounting transactions accurately in the company’s accounting system/ERP.
- Prepare journal entries and other accounting adjustments as instructed.
- Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations.
- Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
- Assist in monthly and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare assigned schedules and reconciliations within the required deadlines.
- Assist in recording accruals, provisions, and other required adjustments.
- Investigate and report unusual or unreconciled balances to the Finance Manager.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
- Monitor transactions in company bank accounts and other payment platforms, as assigned.
- Maintain proper supporting documents for bank and cash transactions.
- Prepare accounting schedules and supporting documents requested by external auditors.
- Assist in responding to audit queries and providing supporting documentation.
- Maintain organized records for audit and compliance purposes.
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports.
- Provide accurate accounting data and supporting schedules to the Finance Manager.
- Assist in analyzing account balances and identifying unusual variances.
- Follow company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure transactions are properly supported, approved, recorded, and filed.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
- Report discrepancies, unusual transactions, or control issues to the Finance Manager.
- Coordinate with other departments regarding accounting-related requirements.
- Assist in finance-related projects and process improvements.
- Perform other accounting and finance duties that may be assigned by the Finance Manager.
Must Have
- Graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- Preferably 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Knowledge of Philippine accounting practices and BIR requirements.
- Experience with an ERP/accounting system is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Able to work independently while following established procedures.
- Able to handle confidential financial information responsibly.