General Accountant

VinEnergo Energy JSC; Pasay; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy company in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced accounting professional to handle general accounting, financial statements preparation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing accruals, maintaining journal entries, and monitoring project expenses. Knowledge of Philippine regulations and experience in the energy sector will be essential. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial operations within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with financial statements preparation.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations and prepare statutory returns.

Job description

General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Prepare and maintain journal entries, general ledger accounts, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile accounts (cash, inventory, cost centers, intercompany accounts).
• Process accruals, amortizations, depreciation, and monthly closing activities.

Financial Statements & Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Generate financial reports required by management, investors, or project stakeholders.
• Support statutory audit requirements and ensure timely submission.

Regulatory Compliance (Philippines & Energy Sector)

• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations (VAT, EWT, Income Tax, Relief/SLSP, etc.).
• Prepare and file statutory returns such as VAT, EWT, 2307, 2550M/Q, 1701/1702, and other relevant forms.
• Assist in submissions to DOE, ERC, PEZA, SEC, and LGUs when applicable.

Cost & Project Accounting

• Monitor project expenses, fuel costs, energy production costs, and O&M expenditures.
• Track capital expenditures (CAPEX) for plant, equipment, and renewable energy projects.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for energy projects and operations.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Review invoices, purchase orders, and contracts for accuracy and proper coding.
• Monitor payments to suppliers, contractors, and energy service providers.
• Ensure timely billing and collection.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Support fund disbursement, petty cash monitoring, and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate with banks for deposits, payments, and loan transactions (if applicable).

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Implement and monitor internal control procedures for accounting and financial processes.
• Recommend improvements to financial workflows and documentation.
• Ensure proper record keeping for audits, regulatory checks, and internal reviews.