Senior Account Officer

Odyssey World Philippines, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey World Philippines, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented accountant to manage daily bookkeeping, maintain books of accounts, and prepare journal entries in compliance with BIR requirements.

The role covers AP, AR, tax filing, and coordination with auditors, with responsibilities extending to management accounts and regulatory filings. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, 2–5 years of experience, and proficiency in common accounting software, plus strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA is an advantage but not required.
• Working knowledge of BIR filing processes, tax forms, and deadlines.
• Familiar with BIR eFPS / eBIRForms platform.
• Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or local ERP).
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and post daily accounting transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain and update Books of Accounts in compliance with BIR requirements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and corrections with proper supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts and expedite unreconciled items promptly.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules (e.g. fixed assets, prepaid expenses, payables).
• Process vendor invoices and staff reimbursements, ensuring completeness of supporting documents and proper approval.
• Prepare payment vouchers and coordinate check/bank transfer releases per approved payment schedule.
• Maintain petty cash fund and conduct periodic cash counts.
• Issue official receipts (ORs) and sales invoices in compliance with BIR rules; ensure proper series control.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and coordinate with the sales/operations team on collection follow-ups.
• Prepare AR ageing reports and reconcile against customer ledgers.
• Compute and file monthly/quarterly BIR returns: VAT (BIR Form 2550M/Q), Expanded Withholding Tax (1601-EQ), and Final Withholding Tax (1601-FQ) within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and issue BIR Form 2307 (Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld) to vendors and suppliers.
• Support the filing of quarterly and annual Income Tax Returns (ITR); assist in preparation of alphalist and SAWT.
• Maintain complete and orderly filing of BIR-required records and documents for audit readiness.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, trial balance, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.
• Support BIR LOA audit responses by retrieving records, preparing reconciliations, and coordinating with the tax consultant.
• Ensure SEC and other regulatory filings are completed on time (e.g. GIS, AFS submission).

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, or related field

2–5 years of relevant accounting experience

CPA is an advantage but not required

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & General Ledger

• Record and post daily accounting transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, disbursements) in the accounting system.
• Maintain and update Books of Accounts (Cash Receipts Book, Cash Disbursements Book, General Journal, General Ledger, Subsidiary Ledgers) in compliance with BIR requirements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and corrections with proper supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts and expedite unreconciled items promptly.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules (e.g. fixed assets, prepaid expenses, payables).

Accounts Payable & Disbursements

• Process vendor invoices and staff reimbursements, ensuring completeness of supporting documents and proper approval.
• Prepare payment vouchers and coordinate check/bank transfer releases per approved payment schedule.
• Maintain petty cash fund and conduct periodic cash counts.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Issue official receipts (ORs) and sales invoices in compliance with BIR rules; ensure proper series control.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and coordinate with the sales/operations team on collection follow-ups.
• Prepare AR ageing reports and reconcile against customer ledgers.

Tax Compliance

• Compute and file monthly/quarterly BIR returns: VAT (BIR Form 2550M/Q), Expanded Withholding Tax (1601-EQ), and Final Withholding Tax (1601-FQ) within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and issue BIR Form 2307 (Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld) to vendors and suppliers.
• Support the filing of quarterly and annual Income Tax Returns (ITR); assist in preparation of alphalist and SAWT.
• Maintain complete and orderly filing of BIR-required records and documents for audit readiness.

Reporting & Audit Support

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, trial balance, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.
• Support BIR LOA audit responses by retrieving records, preparing reconciliations, and coordinating with the tax consultant.
• Ensure SEC and other regulatory filings are completed on time (e.g. GIS, AFS submission).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, or related field
• Proven of 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA is an advantage but not required
• Working knowledge of BIR filing processes, tax forms, and deadlines
• Familiar with BIR eFPS / eBIRForms platform
• Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or local ERP)
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling books of accounts for multiple entities or branches
• Prior exposure to BIR LOA audits, tax assessments, or external audit engagements
• Background in retail, healthcare, distribution, or consumer goods industries
• Familiarity with intercompany transactions and related-party billings