Finance Officer

John Clements Family; Manila; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

John Clements Family is seeking a Finance Officer in the Philippines to handle key accounting and financial reporting activities and assist in month-end closing.

You will monitor budgets and cash flow, support tax compliance and audits, and contribute to improving accounting processes and the use of financial systems. Strong Excel and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; relevant certifications are an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in general accounting, financial reporting, or a similar finance role.
• Experience in trading, distribution, importation, inventory management, or project-based operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and Philippine tax regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar accounting/ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to coordinate effectively with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, accounting schedules, and month-end closing entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, receivables, payables, inventory, and other financial records.
• Review accounting transactions and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in budgeting, cash flow monitoring, financial analysis, and investigation of budget variances.
• Support tax compliance, BIR requirements, and internal and external audits.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, including data validation and testing.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff on documentation, reconciliations, and closing procedures.
• Submit financial reports and analyses to the Finance Manager for review and approval.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

• The Finance Officer will handle key accounting and financial reporting activities, assist in month-end closing, monitor budgets and cash flow, and support tax compliance and audit requirements. The role will also contribute to improving accounting processes and supporting the use and implementation of financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports, accounting schedules, and month-end closing entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, receivables, payables, inventory, and other financial records.
• Review accounting transactions and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in budgeting, cash flow monitoring, financial analysis, and investigation of budget variances.
• Support tax compliance, BIR requirements, and internal and external audits.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, including data validation and testing.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff on documentation, reconciliations, and closing procedures.
• Submit financial reports and analyses to the Finance Manager for review and approval.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; relevant certifications are an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in general accounting, financial reporting, or a similar finance role.
• Experience in trading, distribution, importation, inventory management, or project-based operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and Philippine tax regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar accounting/ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to coordinate effectively with different departments.