Senior Accountant

Connext; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Connext is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Philippines to lead cash accounting and related financial reporting. You will oversee day-to-day operations, train team members, and collaborate with the Team Leader to motivate the team toward organizational goals.

The role requires a strong accounting background, leadership ability, and a track record of delivering accurate financial statements in a dynamic environment. Excellent English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Meticulous review of financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with team and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse teams and clients.
• Demonstrates interest in finance, accounting, and business strategy.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Clear and coherent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in 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.
• 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 decisions.
• Identify unusual transactions or anomalies through data analysis.

Skills

MS Office

Excel formulas

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

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.