General Accountant

Earth Homecare Products (Philippines), Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Earth Homecare Products (Philippines), Inc. is seeking a General Accountant to safeguard the integrity of the general ledger and financial records.

You will handle core R2R activities, including month-end and year-end closing, journal entries, and account reconciliations, while supporting reporting and budgeting processes. The role requires 1–2 years in General Accounting, strong knowledge of PFRS, Excel mastery, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• 1–2 years of experience in General Accounting or R2R functions.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the general ledger for accuracy and integrity.
• Review and post journal entries, accruals, depreciation, and reclassifications.
• Perform timely balance sheet and bank reconciliations with supporting docs.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation records; assist asset verification.
• Support monthly and year-end closing with schedules and documentation.
• Prepare monthly management reports and provide variance analyses.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses.

Skills

General accounting

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the company’s financial records. The role performs core Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, including general ledger management, account and bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, month-end and year-end closing and financial reporting.

This position also supports financial analysis and reporting activities, contributes to budgeting and forecasting processes, and assists in ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, tax laws and company policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

I. General Ledger Management

• oMaintain and monitor general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
• oReview and post journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, amortization, foreign exchange revaluations, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• oReview accounting transactions to ensure proper classification and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

II. Account and Bank Reconciliations

• oPerform timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.
• oPrepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• oMaintain supporting schedules and reconciliation documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

III. Fixed Asset Accounting

• oMaintain and update the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, capitalization, and adjustments.
• oEnsure expenditures are properly capitalized in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• oRecord depreciation and ensure proper accounting treatment of fixed assets.
• oSupport periodic physical verification of assets and reconcile results with accounting records.

IV. Month-End and Year-End Closing

• oSupport monthly and annual financial closing activities within established deadlines.
• oPrepare closing schedules, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
• oEnsure the completeness and accuracy of financial records before financial reporting.
• oAssist in identifying and resolving outstanding closing items and reconciling differences.

V. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• oPrepare and maintain monthly management reports.
• oAssist in providing explanations and supporting analysis for significant fluctuations or variances.
• oSupport the preparation of financial insights and recommendations based on financial reports and analyses.
• oAssist in budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities.
• oProvide support business units for ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.

VI. Compliance and Audit Support

• oSupport in ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and other government regulations, including the timely preparation and submission of required reports and documents.
• oEnsure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies and procedures.
• oSupport internal and external audits by preparing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• oAssist in coordinating audit requirements and addressing audit-related queries and requests.

VII. Other Duties

• oIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• oSupport special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• oAssist in documenting and updating accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• oPerform other accounting and finance-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in General Accounting or Record-to-Report (R2R) functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.