Bookkeeper/Compliance Officer

Kobkiat Commodity Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A local commodity company in Cebu City is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper/Compliance Officer to manage financial transactions and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves account reconciliation, enforcement of internal controls, and preparation of financial statements. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping/accounting duties and compliance or internal audit responsibilities.
• Certification in Compliance and Ethics or similar industry credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Develop and enforce internal financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare reliable monthly/quarterly financial reports.

Skills

Internal control enforcement

Account reconciliation

Compliance risk assessment

Financial statement preparation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• TheBookkeeper/Compliance Officeris a critical, dual-function role responsible for theaccurate, day-to-day recording and reconciliation of all financial transactionswhile simultaneouslymonitoring, implementing, and enforcing internal controls and external regulatory requirementsacross the organization. This position ensures the financial records are reliable, transparent, and fully compliant with all applicable laws, accounting standards, and internal policies, thereby safeguarding the company's fiscal and legal integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Bookkeeping

• Account Reconciliation:Perform timely and thorough reconciliation of all bank accounts and correcting all discrepancies promptly.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Internal Control Enforcement:Develop, document, and enforce internal financial policies and procedures.
• Permit and Licensing Management:Maintain and renew all necessary business licenses, operational permits, and required corporate registrationsto ensure the company remains in continuous compliance with local, state, and federal governmental agencies.
• Risk Assessment:Proactively review business processes to identify potential areas of compliance risk, recommending and implementing corrective actions to mitigate exposure.

Reporting and Audit Support

• Financial Statement Preparation:Generate reliable monthly/quarterly financial reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement) for management review.
• Audit Preparedness:Prepare all necessary supporting schedules, working papers, and documentation required for both internal and external financial and regulatory audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Required:Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferred:Candidates with specific coursework in corporate law, taxation, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience 3-5 years of progressive experienceencompassing both full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting duties and direct compliance or internal audit responsibilities.
• Certification:Certified Bookkeeper (CB), Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB), or working towards a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. •
• Compliance:Certification in Compliance and Ethics (CCEP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or similar industry-specific compliance credentials.