Financial Accountant

Equicom Services Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable services firm in Makati is seeking a Chief Accountant responsible for supervising the accounting department and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, be a CPA, and have at least 2 years of managerial experience. Key skills include strong leadership, communication, and exceptional organizational abilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead accounting operations while preparing financial reports and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• At least 2 years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise general accounting area and prepare financial statements.
• Train and evaluate entry-level accounting professionals.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and principles.
• 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

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Accounting Software

Accounting Software

Job description

Now Hiring: Chief Accountant – Equicom Services, Inc.

Location: Makati City

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8am–5pm

Salary: Depends on the Qualification

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