General Accountant (WFH) | Urgent Hiring

TASQ; Manila; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TASQ in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Accountant who can manage the end-to-end accounting cycle from recording to reporting and PH compliance.

You will also handle payroll, 13th month benefits, and interactions with government agencies as part of compliance, acting as a one-man team for a small PH-based operation with fieldwork as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates must handle full accounting cycle including recording, reporting, and PH compliance.
• Experience in audit and corporate compliance is required.
• Payroll processing (13th month, 2316) and government remittances are part of duties.
• Must communicate well in English and be Metro Manila-based for Makati site access.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end accounting duties, maintain books and lead reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and schedules (depreciation, accruals, etc.).
• Compute withholding taxes, prepare BIR filings, and ensure PH tax compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and file annual statements.
• Handle administrative tasks as needed and liaise with government agencies.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

Audit experience

Payroll processing

Corporate compliance

Liaison with government entities

English communication

Willing to do fieldwork

Xero proficiency

Tools

Xero

Job description

Work Arrangement:

• Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Work from home (WFH)

Requirements:

• Candidate must be immediately available.
• Can do the end-to-end accounting cycle, from recording, report generation, and PH compliance.
• With Audit experience
• This includes payroll and other compensation responsibilities (13th month, 2316, and more)
• Will also serve as our liaison to different government entities as part of compliance
• Willing to do fieldwork as well; this will be a one-man team role for a small team (14) in PH with only few transactions directly with the UK Head Group.
• Experienced in corporate compliance as well
• Can communicate well in English
• Must be Metro Manila-based to be able to easily do corporate works as our office and assigned government sites are in Makati.

Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Responsible for accounting related duties and to ensure proper recording and updating of the electronic Books of Accounts for quick and efficient reconciliation and management report generation.
• Responsible in updating the Manual Books of Accounts (Cash Disbursement Journal, Cash Receipt Journal, General Journal, & General Ledger) of the company in compliance with BIR requirements
• Update and maintain the records in Xero Accounting Software
• Prepare Liquidation Report on Petty Cash Fund and other advances
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules (i.e. Depreciation, Prepayments, Accruals, Fund requirement

2. Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Compute for withholding taxes and prepare BIR 2307 for payees
• Prepare summary of monthly/quarterly withholding taxes, VAT, income tax and file the same via BIR eFPS
• Prepare and submit summary quarterly/annual alphalist of payees and summary list of sales and purchases (if applicable) via BIR esubmission email
• Prepare and remit monthly government contributions to SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-Ibig.
• Prepare and file DOLE Annual 13th month Report and Annual Establishment Report on Wages
• Prepare and file annual income tax return via BIR Efps
• Prepare annualization and BIR 2316 of employees
• Handle annual business permit renewal in Makati City Local Government Unit (LGU)
• Submit annual audited financial statements in SEC eFast online too

3. Payables, Receivables and Payroll

• Manage electronic accounting files and/or scan related documents for archiving such as contracts, invoices, official/collection receipts, signed quotation / PO (Purchase Order) / SOW (Scope of Works) of suppliers and subcontractors
• Responsible in reviewing bills/invoice from suppliers and ensures its accuracy
• Process payments via online banking
• Record collection and update manual official receipt
• Update manual service invoice
• Review timekeeping of employees
• Prepare and release bi-monthly payroll
• Monitor employee payroll deductions and statutory loan balances

4. Audit

• Ensure proper documentation and accounting controls
• Coordinate with external auditors and submit all the required audit documents
• Prepare draft annual financial Statements for BIR and SEC filing to be reviewed by external auditor

5. Administrative

• Handle the compilation of monthly transactions (Binder File), contracts, and company permanent files
• Pick up mails in company registered office in Makati City
• Other Finance, HR and Admin ad hoc tasks that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor/manager