General Accountant

Tag Gl0bal; Makati; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the finance sector is seeking an Accountant to manage daily accounting operations, month-end closing, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably a CPA, and possess 2-4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting management with financial insights. Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience (F&B or retail preferred).
• 4–6 years of experience for Senior Accountant, including month-end closing.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end closing.
• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations for taxes.
• Prepare financial reports including P&L and cash flow.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting experience

Understanding of Philippine accounting and tax compliance

Proficient in accounting systems

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (PH) preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP B1

NetSuite

Job description

The Accountant will oversee daily accounting operations, month-end closing, tax compliance, and management reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial transparency and supporting management in decision‑making through accurate, timely, and insightful financial data.

1. General Ledger & Month-End Closing

Record daily journal entries and maintain general and subsidiary ledgers.

Prepare and reconcile key accounts (bank, cash, intercompany, deposits, and advances). Lead month-end closing and produce P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports by WD+5 for each outlet/brand.

2. Revenue & Cash Control

Reconcile POS sales (dine-in, KTV rooms), delivery platforms (GrabFood, Foodpanda), vouchers, discounts, tips, and service charges. Monitor cash overages/shortages, voids, and refunds; enforce front-of-house cash control procedures. Reconcile electronic payments (GCash, Maya, QRPH, cards) with bank settlements.

3. Inventory, COGS & Costing

Coordinate monthly stocktakes; investigate variances, wastage, and inter-branch transfers. Maintain item master data and recipes/BOM in coordination with the Cost Control team. Validate supplier pricing and yields; prepare COGS and gross margin analysis per brand and category.

4. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury & Fixed Assets

Process supplier invoices with 3-way matching (PO–GRN–Invoice); manage payment schedules and petty cash. Track Accounts Receivable (corporate clients, aggregators) and monitor collection status. Maintain fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.

5. Compliance & Taxation (Philippines)

Ensure full compliance with BIR regulations (VAT, expanded/withholding tax).

Coordinate payroll inputs and statutory remittances (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) with HR/Payroll. Support annual audits, inventory observations, and government renewals.

6. Reporting & Analysis

Prepare weekly sales, cash flow, and margin dashboards per outlet.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for new outlets or expansion projects. Provide ad-hoc analyses and recommendations to management.

7. Process & Systems Improvement

Develop and standardize accounting and internal control SOPs (cash handling, stock counts, documentation).

Recommend process and system improvements (accounting, POS, inventory) to increase efficiency and accuracy.

8. Other tasks as assigned by the Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA (PH) preferred.
• Accountant: 2–4 years of full‑cycle accounting experience (F&B or retail preferred).
• Senior Accountant: 4–6+ years of experience, including month‑end closing and audit exposure.
• Strong understanding of Philippine accounting and tax compliance (BIR VAT, EWT).
• Proficient in accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP B1, or NetSuite) and POS/aggregator platforms.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query is a plus).
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.