Chief Accountant

Equicom Shared Services, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Equicom Shared Services, Inc. is seeking a senior accounting professional to supervise the general accounting area, oversee financial statement preparation, and coordinate with the Finance Head and other departments on budgets.

The role requires leadership and strong accounting proficiency and will involve ensuring accuracy in reports and adherence to standards. The candidate will plan, organize, and implement accounting operations, supervise staff, monitor budget parameters, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience with supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control the general accounting area, including financial statement and report preparation.
• Oversee general accounting functions such as general ledger, payables, payroll, and statistical accumulation.
• Assist Finance Head and other departments with annual budget preparation and budget reviews.
• Plan and implement accounting operations and objectives toward established goals.
• Supervise and train entry-level accounting staff and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and proper audit trails.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

Office Address: 3F Equicom Center 3308 Zapote, Brgy. Sta Cruz, Makati City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 2 years’ experience with supervisory or managerial responsibilities
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Very good organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and good grasping power
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Accounting Software

Basic Functions

• Responsible for supervision and control of the general accounting area, and for financial statement and report preparation
• Supervise and control general accounting functions such as the general ledger, payables, payroll, and statistical accumulation
• Assist the Finance Head and other departments with annual budget preparation and budget reviews

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement accounting operations and objectives; coordinate and integrate all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives
• Supervise, train, and evaluate entry-level accounting professionals and support staff
• Ensure all functions and programs are performed within established budgetary parameters, including cost control, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control
• Generate complex system reports or audit calculations to ensure accuracy (e.g., billing, payroll processing, accounts payable)
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts with assistance from financial accountants
• Plan, manage, coordinate, and implement year-end closing processes and procedures; conduct year-end closing; provide information to external auditors; conduct standard internal audits; review Finance manual and accounting processes for efficiency enhancements
• Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting standards and principles; maintain proper audit trails and verification for all processed work
• Evaluate receipts, expenditure forms, purchase orders, distributions/allocation of expenses, and disbursement orders for compliance with regulatory standards
• Perform verification and reconciliation tasks for invoices, receipts, and balances according to department procedures
• Ensure compliance with all government requirements
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports, including profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, revenue analysis, cost and expense analysis, and aging of receivables and payables
• Coordinate with external auditors for preparation of audited financial statements
• Assist in preparation of annual and mid-year budgets
• Prepare studies, reports, and related information for management decision-making
• Provide technical accounting support and interpretation to management and employees
• Attend and represent department at various ad hoc meetings; serve on employee committees
• Coordinate activities with other departments and work groups as needed
• Perform related duties as directed