General Accounting Specialist

GH Max Corporation; Davao City; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Max Corporation is seeking a General Accounting Specialist to maintain accurate financial records, post transactions in a timely manner, and support month-end and year-end close processes.

You will perform reconciliations, verify supporting documents, and ensure VAT and regulatory reporting accuracy while adhering to company policies and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• College graduate in finance/accounting preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of related work experience.
• Proficient in computers and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Capable of working under pressure and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the General Ledger with journal entries.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and cash counts.
• Process VAT, BIR reports, and other tax compliance tasks.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Computer literate

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

College degree in finance or accounting

Job description

The GENERAL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely posting of transactions, and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities. This role plays a key part in the reliability and integrity of the organization’s financial statements by performing detailed reconciliations, verifying supporting documents, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

General Ledger & Tax Accounting

• Maintain and update the General Ledger by accurately posting journal and adjusting entries, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Cash, Treasury, and Collections Monitoring

• Ensure collections, disbursements, and payments recorded in the system match bank deposits and withdrawals.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports, including journal entries for bank charges and adjustments.
• Audit daily collections and conduct surprise cash counts of treasury and cashier personnel.
• Review and audit cashier daily cash and card remittances.

Tax Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare, review, and submit monthly VAT returns and E-SALES reports to the BIR.
• Monitor sales, rental income, and VAT-related accounts to ensure proper tax reporting.
• Prepare and file all required government regulatory and tax returns.
• Prepare monthly withholding tax returns on compensation (BIR Form 1601-C).
• Prepare quarterly income tax returns (BIR Form 1702-Q).
• Prepare annual payroll-related returns (BIR Form 1604-E).
• Review and validate withholding tax certificates (BIR Forms 2306 and 2307) and Summary Alphalist of Withholding Taxes (SAWT) submissions.
• Ensure compliance with registration requirements for official receipts, invoices, and related regulatory documents.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements: College Graduate preferably finance and accounting related courses.

Work Experience: Preferably 6 months to 1 year of work experience in related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be computer literate

Can handle multi task

Attentive to details

Can work under pressure

Works harmoniously with others