Senior Accountant

Connext; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Connext is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage cash accounting and financial reporting. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor junior accountants, and collaborate with the Team Leader to motivate the team toward organizational goals.

The role requires leadership, a strong accounting background, and the ability to drive results in a dynamic environment. Effective communication in English is essential as you interact with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables).
• Organized and meticulous in reviewing financial data for accuracy.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with team and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse teams.
• Interest in finance, accounting, and business strategy.
• Strong ability to analyze financial data, spot discrepancies, resolve issues.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in line with GAAP/IFRS.
• Generate month-, quarter-, and year-end financial reports.
• Close monthly and annual accounts accurately and timely.
• Record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments diligently.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform regular cash reconciliations for bank accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies in cash balances and resolve them.
• Ensure proper matching of bank transactions with records.
• Provide mentorship to junior accountants.
• Analyze financial trends to support decisions.
• Identify unusual transactions through data analysis.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excel data analysis

Organized & meticulous

Autonomous collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Finance & business acumen

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of cash accounting and related financial reporting activities. The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations. They are responsible for working with the Team Leader to manager and motivate the team to achieve organizational goals, ensuring the accuracy and quality of work. The role is also involved with training team members. Possessing excellent leadership skills, strong accounting background, and the ability to drive results in a dynamic environment.

Job Description

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Generate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cash reconciliations for bank accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in cash balances.
• Ensure proper matching of bank transactions with accounting records.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accountants.
• Analyze financial trends to support business decision-making.
• Identify unusual transactions or anomalies through data analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Organized and meticulous in reviewing financial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Work autonomously while collaborating effectively with team members and senior leadership.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse teams and client base.
• Demonstrate interest in finance, accounting, and business strategy.
• Demonstrate strong ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Clear and coherent both written and verbal communication skills in English.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or accounting, including international experience.
• Must have a stable employment history.