REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Argus Century Pacific Builders Alliance Corp.; Davao City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Century Pacific Builders Alliance Corp. in the Philippines seeks an experienced Accounts Payable and Compliance Specialist.

You will review invoices, match against PRs/POs/DRs, code expenses, and ensure timely processing; support tax and regulatory filings while maintaining audit-ready records. You will also manage inventory records, reconcile ledgers, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and assist with importation and customs compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or any related course.
• With at least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, accounts payable, tax compliance, inventory, or regulatory compliance.
• Preferably with experience in an accounting or auditing firm, particularly in compliance-related work.
• With experience in Accounts Payable, invoice and payment processing, inventory management, and reconciliation.
• With solid knowledge and experience in BIR and SEC filings, tax compliance, permits and licenses application/renewal, and government processes.
• With background in importation and transactions with the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
• Knowledgeable in preparing income tax returns, quarterly and annual tax reports, and other statutory filings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software is an advantage.
• Keen attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, accurate, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Able to work independently and handle confidential financial and company information.
• CPA qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals and proper documentation.
• Match invoices with PRs, POs, and DRs and ensure proper coding of expenses.
• Process and monitor invoices and payment requests in a timely manner.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable ledgers with vendor statements.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices and payment records.
• Monitor outstanding payables and coordinate with concerned departments and vendors as needed.
• Oversee the accurate recording and tracking of inventory levels.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory movements and investigate discrepancies between physical counts and records.
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, including receipts, transfers, and dispatches.
• Ensure proper documentation of inventory transactions for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare and file BIR tax returns, payments, reports, and other required statutory documents.
• Handle BIR and SEC filings and ensure compliance with applicable government requirements.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports and supporting schedules.
• Handle the application and renewal of business permits, licenses, and government registrations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and government requirements and ensure timely compliance.
• Research and assess tax and compliance issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Provide support and required documentation during BIR, SEC, and other government audits.
• Maintain complete and organized tax and compliance records for audit and reference purposes.
• Coordinate with government agencies, external accountants, auditors, and other relevant parties as necessary.
• Assist in handling importation transactions and ensure completeness of required documents.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant government agencies regarding importation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to importation and customs transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Bureau of Customs (BOC) rules and procedures.
• Sort, classify, and organize accounting, tax, inventory, and compliance documents for efficient filing and retrieval.
• Ensure records are properly labeled and stored in designated physical folders or digital systems.
• Update and maintain both physical and digital filing systems.
• Ensure all records are complete, accurate, updated, and properly maintained.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial and company records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Coordination

Document management

Independent_work

Confidentiality

CPA_advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESACCOUNTS PAYABLE

1. Invoice Processing and Verification

• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, proper documentation, and required approvals.

• Match invoices with Purchase Requests (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), and Delivery Receipts (DRs).

• Ensure proper and accurate coding of expenses to the appropriate accounts.

• Process and monitor invoices and payment requests in a timely manner.

2. Reconciliation

• Reconcile Accounts Payable ledgers with vendor statements.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices, payment records, and vendor accounts.

• Monitor outstanding payables and coordinate with concerned departments and vendors as needed.

INVENTORY

1. Inventory Management and Control

• Oversee the accurate recording and tracking of inventory levels.

• Conduct regular physical stock counts and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

• Monitor inventory movements and investigate discrepancies between physical counts and records.

2. Documentation and Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, including receipts, transfers, and dispatches.

• Ensure proper documentation of inventory transactions for audit and compliance purposes.

TAX & GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE

• Prepare and file BIR tax returns, payments, reports, and other required statutory documents accurately and on time.

• Handle BIR and SEC filings and ensure compliance with applicable government requirements.

• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports and supporting schedules.

• Handle the application and renewal of business permits, licenses, and government registrations.

• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and government requirements and ensure timely compliance.

• Research and assess tax and compliance issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Provide support and required documentation during BIR, SEC, and other government audits.

• Maintain complete and organized tax and compliance records for audit and reference purposes.

• Coordinate with government agencies, external accountants, auditors, and other relevant parties as necessary.

IMPORTATION & CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE

• Assist in handling importation transactions and ensure completeness of required documents.

• Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant government agencies regarding importation requirements.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to importation and customs transactions.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Bureau of Customs (BOC) rules and procedures.

FILING & RECORDS MANAGEMENT

1. Document Organization

• Sort, classify, and organize accounting, tax, inventory, and compliance documents for efficient filing and retrieval.

• Ensure records are properly labeled and stored in designated physical folders or digital systems.

2. Record Maintenance

• Update and maintain both physical and digital filing systems.

• Ensure all records are complete, accurate, updated, and properly maintained.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial and company records.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or any related course.

• With at least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, accounts payable, tax compliance, inventory, or regulatory compliance.

• Preferably with experience in an accounting or auditing firm, particularly in compliance-related work.

• With experience in Accounts Payable, invoice and payment processing, inventory management, and reconciliation.

• With solid knowledge and experience in BIR and SEC filings, tax compliance, permits and licenses application/renewal, and government processes.

• With background in importation and transactions with the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

• Knowledgeable in preparing income tax returns, quarterly and annual tax reports, and other statutory filings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software is an advantage.

• Keen attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized, accurate, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills.

• Able to work independently and handle confidential financial and company information.

• CPA qualification is an advantage.