General Accountant (CPA)

Arcya Commercial Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcya Commercial Corporation in Manila is seeking a General Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations in a small, fast-moving team.

You will handle GL entries, AP/AR, bank reconciliations and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual statements for a real estate-focused group of companies.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accountancy, CPA or CPA candidate status, 2–4 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills. This on-site role is in Malate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• 2–4 years of general accounting experience; real estate/PM/construction exposure is a plus
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, reporting standards and local tax regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Odoo, QuickBooks, SAP, Xero) and advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Record daily general ledger transactions, including journal entries, accruals and adjustments
• Prepare and post accounts payable and accounts receivable; match invoices, POs and receipts
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash handling
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and assist with financial statements
• Monitor rental income, tenant billings and property-related transactions
• Assist with tax filings and regulatory reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close and provide audit-ready schedules

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Odoo

QuickBooks

SAP

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description: General Accountant

Industry: Real Estate
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Malate, Manila

Position Summary

The General Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of a RC Group of Companies. Working under the direction of the Head of Accounting and Internal Auditor, this role ensures accurate bookkeeping, timely month-end reporting, proper documentation, and compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling a broad range of accounting tasks in a small, fast-moving team.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Record daily transactions in the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and adjustments.

• Prepare and post accounts payable and accounts receivable entries; match invoices, purchase orders and receipts.

• Process bank, cash and petty cash transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations.

• Reconcile sub-ledgers and control accounts to the general ledger.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.

Real Estate–Specific Accounting

• Record and monitor rental income, tenant billings, security deposits, advance rent and collections.

• Track property sales, reservation fees, installment receivables and buyer payment schedules.

• Account for sales commissions, broker fees and marketing costs.

• Maintain schedules for investment properties, inventory of units/lots, construction in progress, and capitalized development costs.

• Compute and record depreciation for property and equipment.

• Monitor property-level income and expenses (utilities, repairs, maintenance, property taxes and association dues) per project or property.

Tax and Compliance Support

• Prepare data and working papers for tax filings (e.g., VAT/sales tax, withholding tax, income tax) and ensure submission deadlines are met.

• Maintain proper tax documentation such as invoices, receipts and withholding certificates.

• Assist with regulatory reporting and statutory requirements as directed.

Support to the Head of Accounting

• Assist in budget preparation, cash flow forecasting and variance analysis.

• Prepare reports, schedules and reconciliations as requested.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities to meet reporting deadlines.

• Help review and improve accounting procedures and workflows.

Support to the Internal Auditor

• Provide documents, records and explanations needed for internal audits and reviews.

• Help prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.

• Assist in implementing audit recommendations and corrective actions.

• Support external audit requirements by preparing supporting documents and reconciliations.

• Maintain organized, accessible records to support internal controls and audit trails.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

• 2–4 years of experience in general accounting; experience in real estate, property management or construction is an advantage.

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and local tax regulations.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Odoo, QuickBooks, SAP, Xero or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Must

• Licensed or certified accountant (e.g., CPA) or CPA candidate.

• Experience with property management or real estate accounting systems.

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and audit processes.

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and integrity: handles confidential financial information responsibly.

• Time management: meets deadlines, especially during month-end and year-end close.

• Teamwork: collaborates well with the Head of Accounting, Internal Auditor and other departments.

• Problem solving: identifies discrepancies and resolves them or escalates promptly.

• Adaptability: comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small company.