Senior Accountant

Hive Health; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive Health is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accurate and complete accounting records, oversee month-end close, and support regulatory compliance and audits. The role includes guiding junior staff and strengthening controls in line with Philippine regulations.

You will manage the general ledger, prepare financial statements, and coordinate audits while maintaining strong internal controls and policy adherence. Onsite work in Ortigas, Pasig twice weekly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and CPA certification.
• At least 4 years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to audit and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit schedules.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or Xero and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine regulatory requirements (PFRS, BIR, SEC, Insurance Commission).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Willing to work onsite in Ortigas, Pasig twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping and month-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Manage the general ledger and journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine regulations and audits.
• Coordinate audits and provide schedules and documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Perform financial analysis and review to support management.
• Support junior accounting staff with guidance and training.

Skills

CPA

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit preparation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company’s accounting records. The role oversees bookkeeping and the month-end close, prepares financial statements, manages the general ledger and reconciliations, and supports regulatory compliance and audits.

The Senior Accountant also helps strengthen accounting policies, controls, and processes while providing guidance and review to junior accounting team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Bookkeeping & Month-End Close: Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and drive timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities
• Prepare Financial Statements & Reports: Prepare balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, supporting schedules, and other financial reports for management review
• Manage the General Ledger: Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other adjustments to maintain accurate financial records
• Reconcile Accounts: Review bank, balance sheet, and other key account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies and long-outstanding items
• Ensure Financial Compliance: Maintain accounting records in accordance with PFRS and support requirements of the BIR, SEC, Insurance Commission, and other regulatory bodies
• Coordinate Audits: Prepare schedules and supporting documents and coordinate accounting requirements with Finance Operations and other teams for internal and external audits.
• Maintain Policies & Controls: Implement accounting policies and internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness
• Perform Financial Analysis: Analyze account movements, variances, and unusual balances and assist the Accounting Manager with financial statement analysis
• Support the Accounting Team: Review work and provide technical guidance to junior team members, escalating material accounting or compliance issues as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 4 years of relevant accounting experience, with strong exposure to audit, general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Experience preparing financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit schedules
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as QuickBooks or Xero and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, and Philippine regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with integrity
• Must be willing to work onsite in Ortigas, Pasig twice a week