Bookkeeper

Poseidon Distribution OPC; Davao City; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Poseidon Distribution OPC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting & Government Compliance Officer to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings, and government reporting in the Philippines. The role requires independence, accuracy, and strong knowledge of Philippine accounting, payroll, taxation, BIR, SEC, and statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will handle bank reconciliations, maintain accounting records, oversee payroll records, and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in bookkeeping and accounting in the Philippines.
• Excellent knowledge of BIR requirements and Philippine taxation procedures.
• Experience handling SEC compliance and corporate documentation.
• Experience with SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG employer requirements.
• Strong experience with payroll preparation and processing.
• Proven experience performing bank reconciliations.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and document-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complete day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting records
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and process employee payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, allowances, benefits, and other employee-related financial records
• Handle or coordinate BIR tax compliance, tax calculations, filings, payments, and deadlines
• Maintain and organize supporting documentation for tax filings and accounting transactions
• Handle and monitor company requirements and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Handle employer and employee compliance requirements involving SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG
• Monitor government filing deadlines, renewals, registrations, permits, and other statutory requirements
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Payroll

Tax compliance

Government reporting

Bank reconciliations

SEC compliance

Payroll records

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Document management

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting & Government Compliance Officer to take responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, banking, tax preparation and filing coordination, and Philippine government compliance requirements. This is a key position within the company requiring someone who is reliable, accurate, deadline-driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. The successful candidate must have strong practical knowledge of Philippine accounting, payroll, taxation, and government reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Handle complete day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting records

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Prepare and process employee payroll accurately and on time

• Maintain payroll records, deductions, allowances, benefits, and other employee-related financial records

• Handle or coordinate BIR tax compliance, tax calculations, filings, payments, and deadlines

• Maintain and organize supporting documentation for tax filings and accounting transactions

• Handle and monitor company requirements and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

• Handle employer and employee compliance requirements involving SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG

• Monitor government filing deadlines, renewals, registrations, permits, and other statutory requirements

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records

About you

• Strong practical experience in bookkeeping and accounting in the Philippines

• Excellent knowledge of BIR requirements and Philippine taxation procedures

• Experience handling SEC compliance and corporate documentation

• Experience with SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG employer requirements

• Strong experience with payroll preparation and processing

• Proven experience performing bank reconciliations

• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, and financial reporting

• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills

• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

• Strong organizational and document-management skills