Local Compliance Accountant

China Civil Engineering Constructions Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

China Civil Engineering Constructions Corporation in Makati seeks a Local Compliance Accountant to manage the full cycle of external accounting, tax filing, and records for the Philippine branch. The role involves close supervision by the Chinese finance team and strict adherence to local tax rules.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, familiarity with PFRS, VAT, and payroll taxes, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in BS Accountancy from a recognized Philippine university or college.
• A Philippine CPA license is not mandatory; NBAA CB preferred.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on full‑cycle accounting experience with a Philippine company; external audits experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle the branch’s full set of external accounting records in accordance with PFRS.
• Perform VAT, withholding taxes, corporate income tax filings, and payroll contributions.
• Maintain statutory books and vouchers; support BIR inspections and external audits.
• Cooperate with the Chinese finance team and provide timely financial statements and schedules.
• Identify tax and accounting compliance risks and suggest improvements.
• Perform other local finance tasks assigned by the Chinese finance team.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Confidentiality

Ethics

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in BS Accountancy

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NCC ERP

Excel

Job description

China Civil Engineering Constructions Corporation

On-site - Makati 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting one Local Compliance Accountant locally in the Philippines. The position will be primarily responsible for the Philippine Branch’s full-cycle external accounting, tax filing, and accounting records management.

The annual audit report

will be issued by an external accounting firm. This position will not

be responsible for signing audit reports, and the accounting work and

major tax-related matters will be subject to the supervision and review of the

Chinese finance team in China.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Full-Cycle Accounting - Handle the branch’s full set of external accounting records in

accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS). Review original supporting documents, record accounting vouchers, maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, perform bank reconciliations, clear and reconcile receivables/payables and other intercompany or outstanding balances, and conduct month-end closing. Prepare monthly local financial statements, including the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.

2. Tax Filing and Compliance - Independently operate the BIR electronic filing systems,

including eFPS and eBIRForms. Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings on time, including VAT, various withholding taxes, corporate income tax, and Alphalist schedules. Handle the filing and remittance of payroll-related statutory contributions and deductions, including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. Strictly monitor tax filing deadlines to avoid penalties arising from late or inaccurate filings.

3.Accounting Records and Documentation: Maintain statutory books of accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Organize, file, and maintain accounting vouchers, invoices, receipts, tax returns, and other financial and tax‑related documents. Ensure that all records are complete and properly maintained for BIR inspections and external audit requirements.

4.External Audit Support：Fully cooperate with the external accounting firm during the annual audit. Provide complete accounting records and detailed schedules in a timely manner, respond to audit inquiries, and provide supplementary documents as required.

5.Reporting to China Finance Team：Regularly submit local financial statements, tax returns, and relevant schedules to the Chinese finance team. Keep the Chinese finance team informed of changes in local tax and accounting policies and any tax compliance risks. Cooperate with the review and supervision of the Chinese finance team.

6.Compliance and Internal Control：Identify accounting and tax compliance risks in daily work, promptly report them to the Chinese finance team, and provide recommendations for improvement. Implement relevant internal control and financial management requirements assigned by the Chinese finance team.

7.Other Duties：Perform other local finance‑related tasks assigned by the Chinese finance team.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.Education ：Bachelor’s degree in BS Accountancy from a recognized Philippine university or college. Candidates with a degree in Financial Management or Business Accounting may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Candidates without an accounting or finance-related educational background will not be considered.

2.Certifications and Requirements：A Philippine CPA license is not mandatory. Candidates holding an NBAA Certified Bookkeeper (CB) certificate will be given preference. Must have a valid personal TIN (Tax Identification Number). Must have no record of tax non‑compliance or major tax/accounting penalties.

3.Work Experience：At least 2–3 years of hands‑on full-cycle accounting experience with a Philippine company. Must be able to independently handle complete monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and tax filing processes. Experience working with foreign‑invested companies or branch offices and experience supporting external audits will be an advantage. Candidates with experience limited to a single function, such as Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable, but without full‑cycle accounting and tax filing experience, are not encouraged to apply.

4.Professional Skills：Familiar with Philippine PFRS/PAS accounting standards and BIR tax regulations. Practical knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and other major Philippine taxes. Familiar with rules regarding tax‑deductible expenses and input VAT claims. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other commonly used functions. Proficient in mainstream accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero, with the ability to quickly learn ERP systems such as NCC.

5.Language and Professional Qualities：Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to independently handle English‑language accounting and tax documents. Basic Chinese language skills will be an advantage. Strong professional ethics and a high level of confidentiality regarding financial information. Strong sense of responsibility and ability to strictly meet tax filing and financial closing deadlines. Good cross‑functional communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the Chinese finance team.

OTHER INFORMATION

1.Work Location: Makati, Philippines.

2.The authorized company representative will be the legal signatory for tax returns and other filings. Decision‑making authority regarding major tax‑related matters shall remain with the Chinese finance team.

3.Upon joining, the employee’s responsibilities and authority will be clearly defined. Any penalties resulting from incorrect or late tax filings caused by the employee’s negligence or errors will be handled in accordance with the terms and conditions of the employment contract.

Working Location

3rd floor, Current latitude and longitude 14.555125858769836, 121.01935559016249