Senior Accountant

Nezda Technologies, Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nezda Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage tax compliance, statutory reporting and audits. You will coordinate with tax authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence and accurate financial records.

Responsibilities include filing corporate tax returns, VAT, and income tax, plus maintaining BIR/SEC registrations and year-end audits. Strong IFRS knowledge and SAP experience are preferred for effective financial control.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required and valid.
• Minimum of 5 years in Philippine taxation, statutory compliance and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Experience with local finance, record-to-report, treasury and financial reporting.
• Experience handling statutory and tax audits.
• Updated knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards and SAP/BIR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate tax returns including creditable withholding, VAT, and income tax.
• Submit supporting schedules and documentary requirements for tax submissions.
• Perform monthly tax reconciliations and ensure accuracy of records.
• Reconcile statutory accounts such as SSS, PHIC, and HDMF contributions.
• Maintain BIR and SEC registrations and regulatory compliance.
• Support year-end statutory audits and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate with tax authorities, auditors, and consultants during BIR audits.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Process LGU permits and support Export Oriented Enterprise certification renewal.
• Assist with internal controls documentation and finance projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

eFPS

aAFS

ORUS

BIR Excel Uploader

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing tax compliance, statutory reporting, account reconciliations, audits, financial controls, and regulatory requirements. The role will also serve as a key point of contact for tax authorities, auditors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit corporate tax returns, including:

  • Creditable Withholding Tax

  • Final Withholding Tax

  • Value Added Tax (VAT)

  • Income Tax

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentary requirements for tax submissions.

• Perform monthly tax reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax records.

• Reconcile statutory accounts, including SSS, PHIC, and HDMF contributions.

• Manage BIR and SEC registration updates and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Support completion and updating of business permits and licenses.

• Complete year-end statutory audits and support financial statement preparation.

• Coordinate with tax authorities, auditors, and consultants during BIR tax audits.

• Maintain compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.

• Process LGU permits and support annual renewal of Export Oriented Enterprise (EOE) certification.

• Support financial book cleanup, internal controls documentation, and finance projects.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is required.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Philippine taxation, statutory compliance, and reporting.

• Experience in:

  • Local finance

  • Record-to-report processes

  • Treasury

  • Asset management

  • Financial reporting

• Experience handling statutory and tax audits.

• Updated knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards.

• Knowledge of SAP and BIR platforms:

  • eFPS

  • aAFS

  • ORUS

  • BIR Excel Uploader

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Good-to-Have

• Previous experience working with Big 4 accounting firms in the Philippines.

• Tax Certification.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification.

• Knowledge of tax planning and strategies.