Junior Accountant

RBC-MDC Corporation; Carmona; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC-MDC Corporation in Cavite is seeking an Accountancy graduate to join the Finance team as a tax compliance and financial reporting professional. The role requires handling tax returns, EFPS filings, and coordination with government agencies to ensure accurate filings and timely assessments.

The ideal candidate will maintain organized records, prepare journal entries, and assist in audits. Strong communication and PC skills are essential to support daily accounting operations and regulatory

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accountancy.
• At least 1 year of work experience in accounting, with emphasis on Audit and Tax Compliance.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, with intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• Preferably familiar with computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledgeable in local business taxation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all applicable tax returns and supporting schedules for review and approval by Department Head and CFO.
• File all applicable tax returns to the BIR's EFPS.
• Assist in preparing reconciliation and schedules for submission to the BIR, as required for tax assessments.
• Liaise with Local Government Unit and various government entities during registration and tax assessments.
• Ensure that all compliance-related records are filed, organized, and archived.
• Prepare assigned journal entries.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors when necessary.
• Organize files and archive documents in the company’s document management system.
• Ensure hard copies are stored in designated storage areas.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Familiar with accounting processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TAX COMPLIANCE

• Prepare and submit all applicable tax returns and supporting schedules for review and approval by Department Head and CFO
• File all applicable tax returns to the BIR's Electronic Filing and Payment System (EFPS)
• Assist the Department Head and/or CFO in preparing reconciliation and supporting schedules for submission to the BIR, as required for tax assessments
• Liaise with the following entities with respect to requirements needed during registration and tax assessments
  1. Local government unit
  2. Bureau of Internal Revenue
  3. Securities and Exchange Commission
  4. Bureau of Customs
  5. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  6. Philippine Statistics Authority
  7. Department of Trade and Industry
  8. Cooperative Development Authority
  9. Other related government entities, as applicable
• Ensure that all compliance-related records under responsibility are filed, organized, and archived

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

• Prepare assigned journal entries
• Prepare analysis and reconciliation of selected balance sheet and profit and loss accounts as assigned by the Department Head and/or Chief Finance Officer
• Ensure all recon items are resolved within the required period and any issues that require escalation are promptly raised to the attention of the Department Head and/or CFO

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL AUDIT

• Prepare assigned audit schedules and reports
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors, whenever necessary

OTHER MAJOR TASKS

• Ensure the work area is clean, orderly, and properly secured
• Organize files under one’s responsibility
• Ensure soft copies of all applicable documents are archived in the Company’s document management system
• Ensure hard copies of all applicable documents are stored in the Company’s designated storage areas
• Participate in special activities and/or projects as assigned by the Department Head and/or Chief Finance Officer or his/her designated alternate
• Act as backup/alternate of accountant under the Financial Accounting Department
• Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management System
• Ensure employee compliance with safety and health standards
• Perform other related tasks as may be assigned

JOB SPECIFICATION

EDUCATIONAL

• Graduate of Accountancy

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of work experience in accounting, with emphasis on Audit and Tax Compliance.

SKILLS

• Proficient in oral and written communication
• Proficient in MS Office applications, with intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Preferably familiar with computerized accounting systems
• Above-average analytical skills
• Good filing skills
• Knowledgeable in general accounting, constructive accounting, and basic tax rules on RCIT, MCIGT, VAT, EWT, WTW, and WTW
• Knowledgeable in local business taxation