General Accountant

Acquire Intelligence Philippines Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire Intelligence Philippines Inc. is seeking a General Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and deliver timely reports that support business decisions. The role emphasizes financial statement preparation, balance sheet management, P&L reporting, and month-end activities.

The successful candidate will apply strong accounting knowledge, analyze variances, and provide meaningful insights to management while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing Balance Sheet, P&L, and Income Statement reports; proficient with month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Income Statement reports.
• Review financial statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare journals, accruals, and month-end adjustments; support year-end close.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management and support budgeting/forecasting.

Skills

Balance Sheet reporting

P&L reporting

Variance analysis

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re an award-winning global outsourcer providing contact center and back office services on behalf of our global clients. Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR ROLE

The General Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and preparing timely, reliable financial reports to support business decision-making. The role has a strong focus on financial statement preparation, balance sheet management, Profit & Loss reporting, income statement analysis, reconciliations, and month-end reporting .

The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to understand the relationship between the Balance Sheet, P&L, and Income Statement, identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and provide meaningful financial insights to management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting

• - Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements .
• - Prepare and maintain Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Income Statement reports.
• - Review financial statements to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• - Perform detailed analysis of financial statement accounts and investigate unusual movements or discrepancies.
• - Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for financial reporting.
• - Ensure financial reports are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

Balance Sheet Management

• - Maintain and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts, including:
  • - Accounts receivable and payable
  • - Cash and bank accounts
  • - Prepayments and accruals
  • - Fixed assets and depreciation
  • - Loans and other liabilities
  • - Intercompany balances
  • - Equity and retained earnings
• - Perform monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• - Monitor account movements and identify potential errors, omissions, or unusual transactions.
• - Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all Balance Sheet accounts.

Profit & Loss / Income Statement

• - Prepare and review monthly Profit & Loss and Income Statement reports .
• - Analyse revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, gross profit, EBITDA/operating profit, and other key financial metrics.
• - Conduct month-on-month and budget-versus-actual variance analysis .
• - Investigate significant variances and provide explanations to management.
• - Identify trends and financial movements that may impact business performance.
• - Ensure revenue and expenses are accurately recognised in the appropriate accounting period.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• - Manage accounting activities during the month-end and year-end closing process .
• - Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions, and other month-end adjustments.
• - Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all accounts are properly supported.
• - Review the trial balance before financial statements are finalised.
• - Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding accounting issues and meet reporting deadlines.

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• - Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.
• - Explain key movements in the financial statements in a clear and commercially relevant manner.
• - Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• - Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and accounting processes.
• - Support management with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.

Key Deliverables

• - Accurate and timely monthly financial statements
• - Complete and reconciled Balance Sheet
• - Accurate Profit & Loss / Income Statement
• - Clear variance and financial performance analysis
• - Timely month-end and year-end close
• - Accurate account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• - Audit-ready financial records
• - Meaningful financial insights for management

Key Skills & Experience

• - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .
• - Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience
• - Strong hands-on experience preparing Balance Sheet, P&L, and Income Statement reports .
• - Experience with month-end and year-end financial close .
• - Strong account reconciliation and variance analysis skills.
• - Good understanding of accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions, and journal entries.
• - Strong attention to detail and ability to identify financial discrepancies.
• - Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• - Ability to analyse financial information and clearly explain financial movements to non-finance stakeholders.

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