GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

LE BRON CONSTRUCTION; Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

LE BRON CONSTRUCTION is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, record journal entries, and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

You will prepare financial statements, manage bank reconciliations, handle accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and tax compliance while supporting budgeting, internal controls, and audits across project sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and general ledger management
• Proficient in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and regulatory reporting
• Ability to manage bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Demonstrated internal controls and risk management understanding
• Effective communication and teamwork across departments

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and record journal entries.
• Close books monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Record payroll, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Support audit activities and implement recommendations.
• Ensure tax compliance and coordination with external consultants.
• Maintain internal controls and government compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

General Ledger Management

Bank Reconciliation

Budgeting & Forecasting

Tax Compliance

Cost Accounting

Internal Controls

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Confidentiality & Ethics

Leadership & Teamwork

Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. General Accounting

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records.

• Prepare and record journal entries for all financial transactions.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books.

• Maintain the General Ledger and reconcile all subsidiary ledgers.

• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including:

  • Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)

  • Statement of Comprehensive Income

  • Cash Flow Statement

  • Statement of Changes in Equity

• Prepare management reports and financial analyses.

• Assist management in budget preparation and financial forecasting.

3. Bank and Cash Management

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

• Monitor company cash flow.

• Verify cash receipts and disbursements.

• Ensure proper recording of all bank transactions.

4. Accounts Payable

• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents.

• Ensure proper approval before payment processing.

• Monitor accounts payable aging.

• Coordinate with Procurement and Project Departments regarding supplier balances.

5. Accounts Receivable

• Monitor customer billings and collections.

• Reconcile customer accounts.

• Prepare aging schedules.

• Follow up outstanding receivables.

6. Payroll Accounting

• Review payroll summaries before posting.

• Record payroll expenses and liabilities.

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts.

• Ensure proper accounting of employee benefits.

7. Fixed Assets

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.

• Record acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.

• Conduct periodic asset verification.

• Monitor capital expenditures.

8. Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review tax schedules.

• Ensure timely filing and payment of:

  • BIR Withholding Taxes

  • VAT

  • Percentage Tax (if applicable)

  • Income Tax

  • Documentary Stamp Tax

• Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors.

9. Government Compliance

• Assist in compliance with:

  • BIR

  • SEC

  • LGU

  • SSS

  • PhilHealth

  • Pag-IBIG Fund

• Maintain accounting records required by government agencies.

10. Audit Support

• Prepare schedules required by internal and external auditors.

• Respond to audit inquiries.

• Assist in implementing audit recommendations.

11. Budget Monitoring

• Monitor departmental budgets.

• Analyze budget variances.

• Recommend cost-saving measures.

• Assist management in financial planning.

12. Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies.

• Recommend improvements to accounting procedures.

• Safeguard company assets through proper financial controls.

• Monitor adherence to internal control policies.

13. Construction Accounting (if applicable)

• Monitor project costs by project/site.

• Prepare project cost reports.

• Reconcile subcontractor billings.

• Monitor retention payable and retention receivable.

• Record project revenue and expenses.

• Coordinate with Project Engineers and Quantity Surveyors regarding project cost monitoring.

14. Other Duties

• Assist in process improvements.

• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

• Perform other accounting-related duties assigned by Management.
  
  Key Competencies

  • Financial Reporting

  • General Ledger Management

  • Bank Reconciliation

  • Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Tax Compliance

  • Cost Accounting

  • Internal Controls

  • Financial Analysis

  • Attention to Detail

  • Time Management

  • Communication Skills

  • Confidentiality and Professional Ethics

  • Leadership and Teamwork

  • Decision-Making

  • Problem Solving